Dunn-Edwards Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) Paint Color

What color is Misty Afternoon (DE 5639)?

Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) is #C6DCC7, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 220, 199).

In the RGB color model, Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) has a red value of 198, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.5% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 122.7° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation, and 82.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) has a hue of 122.7° (degrees), 10.0 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.

Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) is cool or warm?

The color Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Misty Afternoon (DE 5639)?

Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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 67 puts Dunn-Edwards Misty Afternoon (DE 5639) 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.