Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow (DEA 117) Paint Color

What color is Confident Yellow (DEA 117)?

Confident Yellow (DEA 117) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Confident Yellow (DEA 117) is #FFCC13, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 204, 19).

In the RGB color model, Confident Yellow (DEA 117) has a red value of 255, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 19. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.0% magenta, 92.5% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 47° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Confident Yellow (DEA 117) has a hue of 47° (degrees), 92.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Confident Yellow (DEA 117) is cool or warm?

The color Confident Yellow (DEA 117) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Confident Yellow (DEA 117)?

Confident Yellow (DEA 117) has an LRV of nearly 64. 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 64 puts Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow (DEA 117) 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.