Dunn-Edwards Polished Silver (DE 5820) Paint Color

What color is Polished Silver (DE 5820)?

Polished Silver (DE 5820) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Polished Silver (DE 5820) is #C5D1DA, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 209, 218).

In the RGB color model, Polished Silver (DE 5820) has a red value of 197, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.6% cyan, 4.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation, and 81.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Polished Silver (DE 5820) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.

Polished Silver (DE 5820) is cool or warm?

The color Polished Silver (DE 5820) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Polished Silver (DE 5820)?

Polished Silver (DE 5820) has an LRV of nearly 63. 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 63 puts Dunn-Edwards Polished Silver (DE 5820) 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.