Dunn-Edwards Powder Mill (DET 566) Paint Color

What color is Powder Mill (DET 566)?

Powder Mill (DET 566) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Powder Mill (DET 566) is #9CB3B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 179, 181).

In the RGB color model, Powder Mill (DET 566) has a red value of 156, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.8% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 184.8° (degrees), 14.5 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Powder Mill (DET 566) has a hue of 184.8° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.

Powder Mill (DET 566) is cool or warm?

The color Powder Mill (DET 566) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Powder Mill (DET 566)?

Powder Mill (DET 566) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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 43 puts Dunn-Edwards Powder Mill (DET 566) 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.