Dunn-Edwards Prairie Clay (DET 450) Paint Color

What color is Prairie Clay (DET 450)?

Prairie Clay (DET 450) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prairie Clay (DET 450) is #935444, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 84, 68).

In the RGB color model, Prairie Clay (DET 450) has a red value of 147, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 42.9% magenta, 53.7% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.2° (degrees), 36.7 % saturation, and 42.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prairie Clay (DET 450) has a hue of 12.2° (degrees), 53.7 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.

Prairie Clay (DET 450) is cool or warm?

The color Prairie Clay (DET 450) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Prairie Clay (DET 450)?

Prairie Clay (DET 450) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Prairie Clay (DET 450) 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.