Dunn-Edwards Grand Purple (DEA 141) Paint Color

What color is Grand Purple (DEA 141)?

Grand Purple (DEA 141) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Grand Purple (DEA 141) is #534778, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 71, 120).

In the RGB color model, Grand Purple (DEA 141) has a red value of 83, a green value of 71, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.8% cyan, 40.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 254.7° (degrees), 25.7 % saturation, and 37.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Grand Purple (DEA 141) has a hue of 254.7° (degrees), 40.8 % saturation and 47.1 % brightness/value.

Grand Purple (DEA 141) is cool or warm?

The color Grand Purple (DEA 141) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Grand Purple (DEA 141)?

Grand Purple (DEA 141) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 8 puts Dunn-Edwards Grand Purple (DEA 141) 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.