Dunn-Edwards Playful Purple (DE 5947) Paint Color

What color is Playful Purple (DE 5947)?

Playful Purple (DE 5947) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Playful Purple (DE 5947) is #BFB9D5, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 185, 213).

In the RGB color model, Playful Purple (DE 5947) has a red value of 191, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 213. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.3% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252.9° (degrees), 25.0 % saturation, and 78.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Playful Purple (DE 5947) has a hue of 252.9° (degrees), 13.1 % saturation and 83.5 % brightness/value.

Playful Purple (DE 5947) is cool or warm?

The color Playful Purple (DE 5947) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Playful Purple (DE 5947)?

Playful Purple (DE 5947) has an LRV of nearly 51. 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 51 puts Dunn-Edwards Playful Purple (DE 5947) 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.