Dunn-Edwards Fresh Water (DE 5854) Paint Color

What color is Fresh Water (DE 5854)?

Fresh Water (DE 5854) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fresh Water (DE 5854) is #C6E3F7, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 227, 247).

In the RGB color model, Fresh Water (DE 5854) has a red value of 198, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 247. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.8% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 3.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.5° (degrees), 75.4 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fresh Water (DE 5854) has a hue of 204.5° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 96.9 % brightness/value.

Fresh Water (DE 5854) is cool or warm?

The color Fresh Water (DE 5854) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Fresh Water (DE 5854)?

Fresh Water (DE 5854) has an LRV of nearly 74. By LRV value, it is a 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 74 puts Dunn-Edwards Fresh Water (DE 5854) 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.