Dunn-Edwards Dark Shadows (DEA 183) Paint Color

What color is Dark Shadows (DEA 183)?

Dark Shadows (DEA 183) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Shadows (DEA 183) is #455559, and the RGB color code is RGB(69, 85, 89).

In the RGB color model, Dark Shadows (DEA 183) has a red value of 69, a green value of 85, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.5% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 65.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation, and 31.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Shadows (DEA 183) has a hue of 192° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation and 34.9 % brightness/value.

Dark Shadows (DEA 183) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Shadows (DEA 183) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dark Shadows (DEA 183)?

Dark Shadows (DEA 183) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a 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 8 puts Dunn-Edwards Dark Shadows (DEA 183) 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.