Dunn-Edwards Highlight Gold (DEC 731) Paint Color

What color is Highlight Gold (DEC 731)?

Highlight Gold (DEC 731) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Highlight Gold (DEC 731) is #DFC16D, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 193, 109).

In the RGB color model, Highlight Gold (DEC 731) has a red value of 223, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.5% magenta, 51.1% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 64.0 % saturation, and 65.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Highlight Gold (DEC 731) has a hue of 44.2° (degrees), 51.1 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.

Highlight Gold (DEC 731) is cool or warm?

The color Highlight Gold (DEC 731) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Highlight Gold (DEC 731)?

Highlight Gold (DEC 731) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 puts Dunn-Edwards Highlight Gold (DEC 731) 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.