Dunn-Edwards Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) Paint Color

What color is Pale Eggplant (DE 5956)?

Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) is #8A779A, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 119, 154).

In the RGB color model, Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) has a red value of 138, a green value of 119, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.4% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 272.6° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation, and 53.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) has a hue of 272.6° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.

Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pale Eggplant (DE 5956)?

Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) has an LRV of nearly 21. 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 21 puts Dunn-Edwards Pale Eggplant (DE 5956) 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.