Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice (DE 5466) Paint Color

What color is Citrus Spice (DE 5466)?

Citrus Spice (DE 5466) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Citrus Spice (DE 5466) is #E2CD52, and the RGB color code is RGB(226, 205, 82).

In the RGB color model, Citrus Spice (DE 5466) has a red value of 226, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 82. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 63.7% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 71.3 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Citrus Spice (DE 5466) has a hue of 51.2° (degrees), 63.7 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Citrus Spice (DE 5466) is cool or warm?

The color Citrus Spice (DE 5466) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Citrus Spice (DE 5466)?

Citrus Spice (DE 5466) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a light 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 60 puts Dunn-Edwards Citrus Spice (DE 5466) paint color in the lighter 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.