Dunn-Edwards Homestead Red (DET 414) Paint Color

What color is Homestead Red (DET 414)?

Homestead Red (DET 414) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Homestead Red (DET 414) is #986E6E, and the RGB color code is RGB(152, 110, 110).

In the RGB color model, Homestead Red (DET 414) has a red value of 152, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 110. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.6% magenta, 27.6% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Homestead Red (DET 414) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.

Homestead Red (DET 414) is cool or warm?

The color Homestead Red (DET 414) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Homestead Red (DET 414)?

Homestead Red (DET 414) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts Dunn-Edwards Homestead Red (DET 414) 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.