Dunn-Edwards Persimmon (DE 5293) Paint Color

What color is Persimmon (DE 5293)?

Persimmon (DE 5293) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Persimmon (DE 5293) is #E59B34, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 155, 52).

In the RGB color model, Persimmon (DE 5293) has a red value of 229, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 52. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.3% magenta, 77.3% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.9° (degrees), 77.3 % saturation, and 55.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Persimmon (DE 5293) has a hue of 34.9° (degrees), 77.3 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Persimmon (DE 5293) is cool or warm?

The color Persimmon (DE 5293) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Persimmon (DE 5293)?

Persimmon (DE 5293) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Persimmon (DE 5293) paint color in the medium 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.