Dunn-Edwards Ocean Night (DE 5901) Paint Color

What color is Ocean Night (DE 5901)?

Ocean Night (DE 5901) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ocean Night (DE 5901) is #637195, and the RGB color code is RGB(99, 113, 149).

In the RGB color model, Ocean Night (DE 5901) has a red value of 99, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.6% cyan, 24.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.2° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ocean Night (DE 5901) has a hue of 223.2° (degrees), 33.6 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.

Ocean Night (DE 5901) is cool or warm?

The color Ocean Night (DE 5901) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ocean Night (DE 5901)?

Ocean Night (DE 5901) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 17 puts Dunn-Edwards Ocean Night (DE 5901) 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.