Dunn-Edwards Pottery Clay (DET 437) Paint Color

What color is Pottery Clay (DET 437)?

Pottery Clay (DET 437) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pottery Clay (DET 437) is #E0816F, and the RGB color code is RGB(224, 129, 111).

In the RGB color model, Pottery Clay (DET 437) has a red value of 224, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 42.4% magenta, 50.4% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 9.6° (degrees), 64.6 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pottery Clay (DET 437) has a hue of 9.6° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.

Pottery Clay (DET 437) is cool or warm?

The color Pottery Clay (DET 437) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pottery Clay (DET 437)?

Pottery Clay (DET 437) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 33 puts Dunn-Edwards Pottery Clay (DET 437) 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.