Dunn-Edwards Cool December (DEW 383) Paint Color

What color is Cool December (DEW 383)?

Cool December (DEW 383) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool December (DEW 383) is #FDFBF8, and the RGB color code is RGB(253, 251, 248).

In the RGB color model, Cool December (DEW 383) has a red value of 253, a green value of 251, and a blue value of 248. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 2.0% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 55.6 % saturation, and 98.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool December (DEW 383) has a hue of 36° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.

Cool December (DEW 383) is cool or warm?

The color Cool December (DEW 383) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cool December (DEW 383)?

Cool December (DEW 383) has an LRV of nearly 97. 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 97 puts Dunn-Edwards Cool December (DEW 383) 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.