Dunn-Edwards Mardi Gras (DE 5943) Paint Color

What color is Mardi Gras (DE 5943)?

Mardi Gras (DE 5943) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mardi Gras (DE 5943) is #665D9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 93, 158).

In the RGB color model, Mardi Gras (DE 5943) has a red value of 102, a green value of 93, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.4% cyan, 41.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 248.3° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mardi Gras (DE 5943) has a hue of 248.3° (degrees), 41.1 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Mardi Gras (DE 5943) is cool or warm?

The color Mardi Gras (DE 5943) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Mardi Gras (DE 5943)?

Mardi Gras (DE 5943) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Mardi Gras (DE 5943) paint color in the darker 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.