Dunn-Edwards Classic White (DEHW 08) Paint Color

What color is Classic White (DEHW 08)?

Classic White (DEHW 08) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic White (DEHW 08) is #ECEEEC, and the RGB color code is RGB(236, 238, 236).

In the RGB color model, Classic White (DEHW 08) has a red value of 236, a green value of 238, and a blue value of 236. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.8% yellow, and 6.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation, and 92.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic White (DEHW 08) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 0.8 % saturation and 93.3 % brightness/value.

Classic White (DEHW 08) is cool or warm?

The color Classic White (DEHW 08) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Classic White (DEHW 08)?

Classic White (DEHW 08) has an LRV of nearly 85. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 85 puts Dunn-Edwards Classic White (DEHW 08) 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.