Dunn-Edwards Desert Suede (DE 6206) Paint Color

What color is Desert Suede (DE 6206)?

Desert Suede (DE 6206) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Suede (DE 6206) is #D5C7B3, and the RGB color code is RGB(213, 199, 179).

In the RGB color model, Desert Suede (DE 6206) has a red value of 213, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 16.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.3° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation, and 76.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Suede (DE 6206) has a hue of 35.3° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 83.5 % brightness/value.

Desert Suede (DE 6206) is cool or warm?

The color Desert Suede (DE 6206) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Desert Suede (DE 6206)?

Desert Suede (DE 6206) has an LRV of nearly 58. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 58 puts Dunn-Edwards Desert Suede (DE 6206) paint color in the medium 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.