Dunn-Edwards Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) Paint Color

What color is Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498)?

Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) is #F4C96C, and the RGB color code is RGB(244, 201, 108).

In the RGB color model, Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) has a red value of 244, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 55.7% yellow, and 4.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41° (degrees), 86.1 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) has a hue of 41° (degrees), 55.7 % saturation and 95.7 % brightness/value.

Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) is cool or warm?

The color Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498)?

Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) has an LRV of nearly 62. 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 62 puts Dunn-Edwards Cornsilk Yellow (DET 498) 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.