Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE 6382) Paint Color

What color is Formal Gray (DE 6382)?

Formal Gray (DE 6382) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Formal Gray (DE 6382) is #97969A, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 150, 154).

In the RGB color model, Formal Gray (DE 6382) has a red value of 151, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.9% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255° (degrees), 1.9 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Formal Gray (DE 6382) has a hue of 255° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.

Formal Gray (DE 6382) is cool or warm?

The color Formal Gray (DE 6382) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Formal Gray (DE 6382)?

Formal Gray (DE 6382) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 31 puts Dunn-Edwards Formal Gray (DE 6382) 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.