Dunn-Edwards Mother Earth (DE 5718) Paint Color

What color is Mother Earth (DE 5718)?

Mother Earth (DE 5718) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mother Earth (DE 5718) is #849C8D, and the RGB color code is RGB(132, 156, 141).

In the RGB color model, Mother Earth (DE 5718) has a red value of 132, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 15.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.6% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 142.5° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mother Earth (DE 5718) has a hue of 142.5° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Mother Earth (DE 5718) is cool or warm?

The color Mother Earth (DE 5718) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Mother Earth (DE 5718)?

Mother Earth (DE 5718) has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 31 puts Dunn-Edwards Mother Earth (DE 5718) 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.