Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown (DE 6203) Paint Color

What color is Essential Brown (DE 6203)?

Essential Brown (DE 6203) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Essential Brown (DE 6203) is #7D6848, and the RGB color code is RGB(125, 104, 72).

In the RGB color model, Essential Brown (DE 6203) has a red value of 125, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 42.4% yellow, and 51.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.2° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Essential Brown (DE 6203) has a hue of 36.2° (degrees), 42.4 % saturation and 49.0 % brightness/value.

Essential Brown (DE 6203) is cool or warm?

The color Essential Brown (DE 6203) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Essential Brown (DE 6203)?

Essential Brown (DE 6203) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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 15 puts Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown (DE 6203) 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.