Dunn-Edwards China Clay (DE 5802) Paint Color

What color is China Clay (DE 5802)?

China Clay (DE 5802) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for China Clay (DE 5802) is #718B9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(113, 139, 154).

In the RGB color model, China Clay (DE 5802) has a red value of 113, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.6% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, China Clay (DE 5802) has a hue of 202° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.

China Clay (DE 5802) is cool or warm?

The color China Clay (DE 5802) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of China Clay (DE 5802)?

China Clay (DE 5802) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 24 puts Dunn-Edwards China Clay (DE 5802) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.