Dunn-Edwards Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) Paint Color

What color is Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)?

Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) is #90686C, and the RGB color code is RGB(144, 104, 108).

In the RGB color model, Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) has a red value of 144, a green value of 104, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 25.0% yellow, and 43.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 354° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) has a hue of 354° (degrees), 27.8 % saturation and 56.5 % brightness/value.

Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) is cool or warm?

The color Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402)?

Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 17 puts Dunn-Edwards Mauve-a-Lish (DET 402) 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.