Dunn-Edwards Medallion (DEC 729) Paint Color

What color is Medallion (DEC 729)?

Medallion (DEC 729) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Medallion (DEC 729) is #C3A679, and the RGB color code is RGB(195, 166, 121).

In the RGB color model, Medallion (DEC 729) has a red value of 195, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 37.9% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 62.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Medallion (DEC 729) has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.

Medallion (DEC 729) is cool or warm?

The color Medallion (DEC 729) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Medallion (DEC 729)?

Medallion (DEC 729) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Medallion (DEC 729) paint color in the medium 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.