Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax (DE 6163) Paint Color

What color is Melted Wax (DE 6163)?

Melted Wax (DE 6163) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Melted Wax (DE 6163) is #F6E6C5, and the RGB color code is RGB(246, 230, 197).

In the RGB color model, Melted Wax (DE 6163) has a red value of 246, a green value of 230, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 19.9% yellow, and 3.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.4° (degrees), 73.1 % saturation, and 86.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Melted Wax (DE 6163) has a hue of 40.4° (degrees), 19.9 % saturation and 96.5 % brightness/value.

Melted Wax (DE 6163) is cool or warm?

The color Melted Wax (DE 6163) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Melted Wax (DE 6163)?

Melted Wax (DE 6163) has an LRV of nearly 80. 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 80 puts Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax (DE 6163) 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.