Dunn-Edwards Heritage Blue (DET 550) Paint Color

What color is Heritage Blue (DET 550)?

Heritage Blue (DET 550) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Heritage Blue (DET 550) is #90B1AE, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 177, 174).

In the RGB color model, Heritage Blue (DET 550) has a red value of 144, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 174. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.5° (degrees), 17.5 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Heritage Blue (DET 550) has a hue of 174.5° (degrees), 18.6 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.

Heritage Blue (DET 550) is cool or warm?

The color Heritage Blue (DET 550) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Heritage Blue (DET 550)?

Heritage Blue (DET 550) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Heritage Blue (DET 550) paint color in the medium 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.