Dunn-Edwards Precious Pearls (DEW 386) Paint Color

What color is Precious Pearls (DEW 386)?

Precious Pearls (DEW 386) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Precious Pearls (DEW 386) is #F1F0EF, and the RGB color code is RGB(241, 240, 239).

In the RGB color model, Precious Pearls (DEW 386) has a red value of 241, a green value of 240, and a blue value of 239. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.4% magenta, 0.8% yellow, and 5.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 6.7 % saturation, and 94.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Precious Pearls (DEW 386) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 0.8 % saturation and 94.5 % brightness/value.

Precious Pearls (DEW 386) is cool or warm?

The color Precious Pearls (DEW 386) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Precious Pearls (DEW 386)?

Precious Pearls (DEW 386) has an LRV of nearly 87. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 87 puts Dunn-Edwards Precious Pearls (DEW 386) 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.