Dunn-Edwards First Plum (DE 5018) Paint Color

What color is First Plum (DE 5018)?

First Plum (DE 5018) color belongs to the Pink color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for First Plum (DE 5018) is #B87592, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 117, 146).

In the RGB color model, First Plum (DE 5018) has a red value of 184, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 20.7% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 334° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, First Plum (DE 5018) has a hue of 334° (degrees), 36.4 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.

First Plum (DE 5018) is cool or warm?

The color First Plum (DE 5018) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of First Plum (DE 5018)?

First Plum (DE 5018) has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 25 puts Dunn-Edwards First Plum (DE 5018) 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.