Dunn-Edwards Pacific Blues (DET 586) Paint Color

What color is Pacific Blues (DET 586)?

Pacific Blues (DET 586) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pacific Blues (DET 586) is #4470B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(68, 112, 176).

In the RGB color model, Pacific Blues (DET 586) has a red value of 68, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.4% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 31.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.6° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation, and 47.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pacific Blues (DET 586) has a hue of 215.6° (degrees), 61.4 % saturation and 69.0 % brightness/value.

Pacific Blues (DET 586) is cool or warm?

The color Pacific Blues (DET 586) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Pacific Blues (DET 586)?

Pacific Blues (DET 586) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Dunn-Edwards Pacific Blues (DET 586) 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.