Dunn-Edwards Ode to Purple (DE 5962) Paint Color

What color is Ode to Purple (DE 5962)?

Ode to Purple (DE 5962) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ode to Purple (DE 5962) is #A798C2, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 152, 194).

In the RGB color model, Ode to Purple (DE 5962) has a red value of 167, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 194. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.9% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 261.4° (degrees), 25.6 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ode to Purple (DE 5962) has a hue of 261.4° (degrees), 21.6 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Ode to Purple (DE 5962) is cool or warm?

The color Ode to Purple (DE 5962) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ode to Purple (DE 5962)?

Ode to Purple (DE 5962) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 35 puts Dunn-Edwards Ode to Purple (DE 5962) 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.