Dunn-Edwards Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) Paint Color

What color is Muddy Mauve (DE 5016)?

Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) color belongs to the Pink color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) is #E4B3CC, and the RGB color code is RGB(228, 179, 204).

In the RGB color model, Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) has a red value of 228, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 10.5% yellow, and 10.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 329.4° (degrees), 47.6 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) has a hue of 329.4° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 89.4 % brightness/value.

Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) is cool or warm?

The color Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Muddy Mauve (DE 5016)?

Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) has an LRV of nearly 53. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 53 puts Dunn-Edwards Muddy Mauve (DE 5016) paint color in the medium 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.