Dunn-Edwards Fountain City (DE 5723) Paint Color

What color is Fountain City (DE 5723)?

Fountain City (DE 5723) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fountain City (DE 5723) is #9CD4CF, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 212, 207).

In the RGB color model, Fountain City (DE 5723) has a red value of 156, a green value of 212, and a blue value of 207. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.4% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.6° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fountain City (DE 5723) has a hue of 174.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.

Fountain City (DE 5723) is cool or warm?

The color Fountain City (DE 5723) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Fountain City (DE 5723)?

Fountain City (DE 5723) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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 59 puts Dunn-Edwards Fountain City (DE 5723) 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.