Dunn-Edwards Cotton Ball (DEW 387) Paint Color

What color is Cotton Ball (DEW 387)?

Cotton Ball (DEW 387) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cotton Ball (DEW 387) is #F2F7FD, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 247, 253).

In the RGB color model, Cotton Ball (DEW 387) has a red value of 242, a green value of 247, and a blue value of 253. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.3% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 0.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.7° (degrees), 73.3 % saturation, and 97.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cotton Ball (DEW 387) has a hue of 212.7° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation and 99.2 % brightness/value.

Cotton Ball (DEW 387) is cool or warm?

The color Cotton Ball (DEW 387) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Cotton Ball (DEW 387)?

Cotton Ball (DEW 387) has an LRV of nearly 92. 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 92 puts Dunn-Edwards Cotton Ball (DEW 387) 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.