Dunn-Edwards Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) Paint Color

What color is Cloudy Plum (DE 5984)?

Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) is #9D7AAC, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 122, 172).

In the RGB color model, Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) has a red value of 157, a green value of 122, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.7% cyan, 29.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 282° (degrees), 23.1 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) has a hue of 282° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) is cool or warm?

The color Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cloudy Plum (DE 5984)?

Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) 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 Cloudy Plum (DE 5984) 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.