Dunn-Edwards Golden West (DET 488) Paint Color

What color is Golden West (DET 488)?

Golden West (DET 488) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Golden West (DET 488) is #E9CA94, and the RGB color code is RGB(233, 202, 148).

In the RGB color model, Golden West (DET 488) has a red value of 233, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 36.5% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.1° (degrees), 65.9 % saturation, and 74.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Golden West (DET 488) has a hue of 38.1° (degrees), 36.5 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.

Golden West (DET 488) is cool or warm?

The color Golden West (DET 488) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Golden West (DET 488)?

Golden West (DET 488) has an LRV of nearly 62. 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 62 puts Dunn-Edwards Golden West (DET 488) 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.