Dunn-Edwards Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) Paint Color

What color is Macaroon Cream (DE 5253)?

Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) is #FEE8D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(254, 232, 214).

In the RGB color model, Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) has a red value of 254, a green value of 232, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 0.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27° (degrees), 95.2 % saturation, and 91.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) has a hue of 27° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation and 99.6 % brightness/value.

Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) is cool or warm?

The color Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Macaroon Cream (DE 5253)?

Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) has an LRV of nearly 84. 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 84 puts Dunn-Edwards Macaroon Cream (DE 5253) 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.