Dunn-Edwards Nightshade (DET 407) Paint Color

What color is Nightshade (DET 407)?

Nightshade (DET 407) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nightshade (DET 407) is #4F4352, and the RGB color code is RGB(79, 67, 82).

In the RGB color model, Nightshade (DET 407) has a red value of 79, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 82. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.7% cyan, 18.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 67.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 288° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 29.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nightshade (DET 407) has a hue of 288° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 32.2 % brightness/value.

Nightshade (DET 407) is cool or warm?

The color Nightshade (DET 407) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Nightshade (DET 407)?

Nightshade (DET 407) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 6 puts Dunn-Edwards Nightshade (DET 407) 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.