Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn (DE 5162) Paint Color

What color is Desert Dawn (DE 5162)?

Desert Dawn (DE 5162) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Dawn (DE 5162) is #FFF0DF, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 240, 223).

In the RGB color model, Desert Dawn (DE 5162) has a red value of 255, a green value of 240, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 12.5% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 93.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Dawn (DE 5162) has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Desert Dawn (DE 5162) is cool or warm?

The color Desert Dawn (DE 5162) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Desert Dawn (DE 5162)?

Desert Dawn (DE 5162) has an LRV of nearly 89. 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 89 puts Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn (DE 5162) 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.