Dunn-Edwards Frosting Cream (DEW 344) Paint Color

What color is Frosting Cream (DEW 344)?

Frosting Cream (DEW 344) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Frosting Cream (DEW 344) is #FFFBEE, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 251, 238).

In the RGB color model, Frosting Cream (DEW 344) has a red value of 255, a green value of 251, and a blue value of 238. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 6.7% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45.9° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 96.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Frosting Cream (DEW 344) has a hue of 45.9° (degrees), 6.7 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Frosting Cream (DEW 344) is cool or warm?

The color Frosting Cream (DEW 344) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Frosting Cream (DEW 344)?

Frosting Cream (DEW 344) has an LRV of nearly 96. 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 96 puts Dunn-Edwards Frosting Cream (DEW 344) 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.