Dunn-Edwards Faded Gray (DEW 382) Paint Color

What color is Faded Gray (DEW 382)?

Faded Gray (DEW 382) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Faded Gray (DEW 382) is #EAE8E4, and the RGB color code is RGB(234, 232, 228).

In the RGB color model, Faded Gray (DEW 382) has a red value of 234, a green value of 232, and a blue value of 228. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 8.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation, and 90.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Faded Gray (DEW 382) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 91.8 % brightness/value.

Faded Gray (DEW 382) is cool or warm?

The color Faded Gray (DEW 382) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Faded Gray (DEW 382)?

Faded Gray (DEW 382) has an LRV of nearly 81. 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 81 puts Dunn-Edwards Faded Gray (DEW 382) 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.