Dunn-Edwards Miner's Dust (DEC 786) Paint Color

What color is Miner's Dust (DEC 786)?

Miner's Dust (DEC 786) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Miner's Dust (DEC 786) is #D3CEC5, and the RGB color code is RGB(211, 206, 197).

In the RGB color model, Miner's Dust (DEC 786) has a red value of 211, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 6.6% yellow, and 17.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation, and 80.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Miner's Dust (DEC 786) has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation and 82.7 % brightness/value.

Miner's Dust (DEC 786) is cool or warm?

The color Miner's Dust (DEC 786) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Miner's Dust (DEC 786)?

Miner's Dust (DEC 786) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a 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 62 puts Dunn-Edwards Miner's Dust (DEC 786) 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.