Dunn-Edwards Plum Power (DE 5985) Paint Color

What color is Plum Power (DE 5985)?

Plum Power (DE 5985) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Power (DE 5985) is #7E5E8D, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 94, 141).

In the RGB color model, Plum Power (DE 5985) has a red value of 126, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 33.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 280.9° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Power (DE 5985) has a hue of 280.9° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.

Plum Power (DE 5985) is cool or warm?

The color Plum Power (DE 5985) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Plum Power (DE 5985)?

Plum Power (DE 5985) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a 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 14 puts Dunn-Edwards Plum Power (DE 5985) 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.