Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) Paint Color

What color is Gentle Yellow (DE 5421)?

Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) is #FFF5BE, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 245, 190).

In the RGB color model, Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) has a red value of 255, a green value of 245, and a blue value of 190. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 25.5% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) has a hue of 50.8° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) is cool or warm?

The color Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Gentle Yellow (DE 5421)?

Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) has an LRV of nearly 90. 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 90 puts Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) 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.