Dunn-Edwards Flickering Gold (DE 6166) Paint Color

What color is Flickering Gold (DE 6166)?

Flickering Gold (DE 6166) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Flickering Gold (DE 6166) is #C6A668, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 166, 104).

In the RGB color model, Flickering Gold (DE 6166) has a red value of 198, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.2% magenta, 47.5% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.6° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Flickering Gold (DE 6166) has a hue of 39.6° (degrees), 47.5 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.

Flickering Gold (DE 6166) is cool or warm?

The color Flickering Gold (DE 6166) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Flickering Gold (DE 6166)?

Flickering Gold (DE 6166) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Flickering Gold (DE 6166) 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.