Dunn-Edwards Cottage Green (DE 5638) Paint Color

What color is Cottage Green (DE 5638)?

Cottage Green (DE 5638) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cottage Green (DE 5638) is #DCECDC, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 236, 220).

In the RGB color model, Cottage Green (DE 5638) has a red value of 220, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.8% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 29.6 % saturation, and 89.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cottage Green (DE 5638) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.

Cottage Green (DE 5638) is cool or warm?

The color Cottage Green (DE 5638) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cottage Green (DE 5638)?

Cottage Green (DE 5638) has an LRV of nearly 80. 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 80 puts Dunn-Edwards Cottage Green (DE 5638) 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.