Dunn-Edwards Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) Paint Color

What color is Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763)?

Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) is #F6EBD3, and the RGB color code is RGB(246, 235, 211).

In the RGB color model, Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) has a red value of 246, a green value of 235, and a blue value of 211. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 14.2% yellow, and 3.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 66.0 % saturation, and 89.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) has a hue of 41.1° (degrees), 14.2 % saturation and 96.5 % brightness/value.

Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) is cool or warm?

The color Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763)?

Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) has an LRV of nearly 84. 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 84 puts Dunn-Edwards Oatmeal Cookie (DEC 763) 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.