Dunn-Edwards Lighthouse (DEW 385) Paint Color

What color is Lighthouse (DEW 385)?

Lighthouse (DEW 385) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lighthouse (DEW 385) is #F3F4F4, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 244, 244).

In the RGB color model, Lighthouse (DEW 385) has a red value of 243, a green value of 244, and a blue value of 244. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 4.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 95.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lighthouse (DEW 385) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 0.4 % saturation and 95.7 % brightness/value.

Lighthouse (DEW 385) is cool or warm?

The color Lighthouse (DEW 385) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Lighthouse (DEW 385)?

Lighthouse (DEW 385) has an LRV of nearly 90. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 90 puts Dunn-Edwards Lighthouse (DEW 385) 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.