Dunn-Edwards Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) Paint Color

What color is Heirloom Shade (DEW 395)?

Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) is #DCD8D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 216, 212).

In the RGB color model, Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) has a red value of 220, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 84.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.

Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) is cool or warm?

The color Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Heirloom Shade (DEW 395)?

Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) has an LRV of nearly 69. 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 69 puts Dunn-Edwards Heirloom Shade (DEW 395) 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.