Dunn-Edwards Mica Creek (DE 5823) Paint Color

What color is Mica Creek (DE 5823)?

Mica Creek (DE 5823) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mica Creek (DE 5823) is #70828F, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 130, 143).

In the RGB color model, Mica Creek (DE 5823) has a red value of 112, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.7% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.2° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mica Creek (DE 5823) has a hue of 205.2° (degrees), 21.7 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Mica Creek (DE 5823) is cool or warm?

The color Mica Creek (DE 5823) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Mica Creek (DE 5823)?

Mica Creek (DE 5823) has an LRV of nearly 21. 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 21 puts Dunn-Edwards Mica Creek (DE 5823) 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.