Dunn-Edwards Irogon Blue (DEC 796) Paint Color

What color is Irogon Blue (DEC 796)?

Irogon Blue (DEC 796) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Irogon Blue (DEC 796) is #9DACB5, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 172, 181).

In the RGB color model, Irogon Blue (DEC 796) has a red value of 157, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.3% cyan, 5.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Irogon Blue (DEC 796) has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 13.3 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.

Irogon Blue (DEC 796) is cool or warm?

The color Irogon Blue (DEC 796) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Irogon Blue (DEC 796)?

Irogon Blue (DEC 796) 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 Irogon Blue (DEC 796) 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.