Dunn-Edwards Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) Paint Color

What color is Mayan Chocolate (DET 693)?

Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) is #655046, and the RGB color code is RGB(101, 80, 70).

In the RGB color model, Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) has a red value of 101, a green value of 80, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.8% magenta, 30.7% yellow, and 60.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.4° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 33.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) has a hue of 19.4° (degrees), 30.7 % saturation and 39.6 % brightness/value.

Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) is cool or warm?

The color Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mayan Chocolate (DET 693)?

Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts Dunn-Edwards Mayan Chocolate (DET 693) 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.