Dunn-Edwards Dark Cavern (DE 5531) Paint Color

What color is Dark Cavern (DE 5531)?

Dark Cavern (DE 5531) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Cavern (DE 5531) is #838254, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 130, 84).

In the RGB color model, Dark Cavern (DE 5531) has a red value of 131, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 84. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 35.9% yellow, and 48.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.7° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Cavern (DE 5531) has a hue of 58.7° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation and 51.4 % brightness/value.

Dark Cavern (DE 5531) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Cavern (DE 5531) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Cavern (DE 5531)?

Dark Cavern (DE 5531) has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 21 puts Dunn-Edwards Dark Cavern (DE 5531) paint color in the darker 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.