Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage (DET 505) Paint Color

What color is Desert Sage (DET 505)?

Desert Sage (DET 505) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Sage (DET 505) is #90926F, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 146, 111).

In the RGB color model, Desert Sage (DET 505) has a red value of 144, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 24.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 63.4° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation, and 50.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Sage (DET 505) has a hue of 63.4° (degrees), 24.0 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.

Desert Sage (DET 505) is cool or warm?

The color Desert Sage (DET 505) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Desert Sage (DET 505)?

Desert Sage (DET 505) has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 28 puts Dunn-Edwards Desert Sage (DET 505) 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.