Dunn-Edwards Pale Shale (DE 5918) Paint Color

What color is Pale Shale (DE 5918)?

Pale Shale (DE 5918) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pale Shale (DE 5918) is #CACFDC, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 207, 220).

In the RGB color model, Pale Shale (DE 5918) has a red value of 202, a green value of 207, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.2% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.3° (degrees), 20.5 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pale Shale (DE 5918) has a hue of 223.3° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.

Pale Shale (DE 5918) is cool or warm?

The color Pale Shale (DE 5918) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Pale Shale (DE 5918)?

Pale Shale (DE 5918) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light 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 62 puts Dunn-Edwards Pale Shale (DE 5918) 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.