Dunn-Edwards Ice Gray (DEC 790) Paint Color

What color is Ice Gray (DEC 790)?

Ice Gray (DEC 790) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ice Gray (DEC 790) is #CAC7C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 199, 196).

In the RGB color model, Ice Gray (DEC 790) has a red value of 202, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 3.0% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation, and 78.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ice Gray (DEC 790) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Ice Gray (DEC 790) is cool or warm?

The color Ice Gray (DEC 790) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ice Gray (DEC 790)?

Ice Gray (DEC 790) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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 57 puts Dunn-Edwards Ice Gray (DEC 790) 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.