Dunn-Edwards Prairie Dune (DE 5205) Paint Color

What color is Prairie Dune (DE 5205)?

Prairie Dune (DE 5205) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prairie Dune (DE 5205) is #FBD5BD, and the RGB color code is RGB(251, 213, 189).

In the RGB color model, Prairie Dune (DE 5205) has a red value of 251, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 24.7% yellow, and 1.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.2° (degrees), 88.6 % saturation, and 86.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prairie Dune (DE 5205) has a hue of 23.2° (degrees), 24.7 % saturation and 98.4 % brightness/value.

Prairie Dune (DE 5205) is cool or warm?

The color Prairie Dune (DE 5205) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Prairie Dune (DE 5205)?

Prairie Dune (DE 5205) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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 72 puts Dunn-Edwards Prairie Dune (DE 5205) 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.