Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory (DE 6197) Paint Color

What color is Modern Ivory (DE 6197)?

Modern Ivory (DE 6197) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Modern Ivory (DE 6197) is #F5ECDC, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 236, 220).

In the RGB color model, Modern Ivory (DE 6197) has a red value of 245, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 10.2% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 55.6 % saturation, and 91.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Modern Ivory (DE 6197) has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

Modern Ivory (DE 6197) is cool or warm?

The color Modern Ivory (DE 6197) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Modern Ivory (DE 6197)?

Modern Ivory (DE 6197) has an LRV of nearly 85. 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 85 puts Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory (DE 6197) 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.