Dunn-Edwards January Frost (DE 5849) Paint Color

What color is January Frost (DE 5849)?

January Frost (DE 5849) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for January Frost (DE 5849) is #99C1DC, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 193, 220).

In the RGB color model, January Frost (DE 5849) has a red value of 153, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.5% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.2° (degrees), 48.9 % saturation, and 73.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, January Frost (DE 5849) has a hue of 204.2° (degrees), 30.5 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.

January Frost (DE 5849) is cool or warm?

The color January Frost (DE 5849) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of January Frost (DE 5849)?

January Frost (DE 5849) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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 50 puts Dunn-Edwards January Frost (DE 5849) 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.