Dunn-Edwards Historic White (DET 653) Paint Color

What color is Historic White (DET 653)?

Historic White (DET 653) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Historic White (DET 653) is #EBE6D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(235, 230, 215).

In the RGB color model, Historic White (DET 653) has a red value of 235, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 8.5% yellow, and 7.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 88.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Historic White (DET 653) has a hue of 45° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation and 92.2 % brightness/value.

Historic White (DET 653) is cool or warm?

The color Historic White (DET 653) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Historic White (DET 653)?

Historic White (DET 653) has an LRV of nearly 79. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 79 puts Dunn-Edwards Historic White (DET 653) 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.