Dunn-Edwards First Snow (DEW 390) Paint Color

What color is First Snow (DEW 390)?

First Snow (DEW 390) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for First Snow (DEW 390) is #E8EFF8, and the RGB color code is RGB(232, 239, 248).

In the RGB color model, First Snow (DEW 390) has a red value of 232, a green value of 239, and a blue value of 248. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 2.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 213.8° (degrees), 53.3 % saturation, and 94.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, First Snow (DEW 390) has a hue of 213.8° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 97.3 % brightness/value.

First Snow (DEW 390) is cool or warm?

The color First Snow (DEW 390) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of First Snow (DEW 390)?

First Snow (DEW 390) has an LRV of nearly 86. 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 86 puts Dunn-Edwards First Snow (DEW 390) 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.