Dunn-Edwards Frozen Wave (DE 5829) Paint Color

What color is Frozen Wave (DE 5829)?

Frozen Wave (DE 5829) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Frozen Wave (DE 5829) is #56ACCA, and the RGB color code is RGB(86, 172, 202).

In the RGB color model, Frozen Wave (DE 5829) has a red value of 86, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 57.4% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.5° (degrees), 52.3 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Frozen Wave (DE 5829) has a hue of 195.5° (degrees), 57.4 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Frozen Wave (DE 5829) is cool or warm?

The color Frozen Wave (DE 5829) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Frozen Wave (DE 5829)?

Frozen Wave (DE 5829) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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 36 puts Dunn-Edwards Frozen Wave (DE 5829) 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.