Dunn-Edwards Handmade Red (DE 6026) Paint Color

What color is Handmade Red (DE 6026)?

Handmade Red (DE 6026) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Handmade Red (DE 6026) is #A87678, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 118, 120).

In the RGB color model, Handmade Red (DE 6026) has a red value of 168, a green value of 118, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 28.6% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 357.6° (degrees), 22.3 % saturation, and 56.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Handmade Red (DE 6026) has a hue of 357.6° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.

Handmade Red (DE 6026) is cool or warm?

The color Handmade Red (DE 6026) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Handmade Red (DE 6026)?

Handmade Red (DE 6026) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 23 puts Dunn-Edwards Handmade Red (DE 6026) 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.