Dunn-Edwards Midnight Sun (DET 580) Paint Color

What color is Midnight Sun (DET 580)?

Midnight Sun (DET 580) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Midnight Sun (DET 580) is #4E5A6D, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 90, 109).

In the RGB color model, Midnight Sun (DET 580) has a red value of 78, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 109. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.4% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216.8° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Midnight Sun (DET 580) has a hue of 216.8° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.

Midnight Sun (DET 580) is cool or warm?

The color Midnight Sun (DET 580) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Midnight Sun (DET 580)?

Midnight Sun (DET 580) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Dunn-Edwards Midnight Sun (DET 580) 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.