Dunn-Edwards French White (DEW 311) Paint Color

What color is French White (DEW 311)?

French White (DEW 311) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French White (DEW 311) is #F1E7DB, and the RGB color code is RGB(241, 231, 219).

In the RGB color model, French White (DEW 311) has a red value of 241, a green value of 231, and a blue value of 219. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.1% magenta, 9.1% yellow, and 5.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 44.0 % saturation, and 90.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French White (DEW 311) has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation and 94.5 % brightness/value.

French White (DEW 311) is cool or warm?

The color French White (DEW 311) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of French White (DEW 311)?

French White (DEW 311) has an LRV of nearly 81. 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 81 puts Dunn-Edwards French White (DEW 311) 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.