Dunn-Edwards Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) Paint Color

What color is Pretty Petunia (DE 5989)?

Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) is #D6B7E2, and the RGB color code is RGB(214, 183, 226).

In the RGB color model, Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) has a red value of 214, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 226. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.3% cyan, 19.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 11.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 283.3° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation, and 80.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) has a hue of 283.3° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation and 88.6 % brightness/value.

Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) is cool or warm?

The color Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pretty Petunia (DE 5989)?

Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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 54 puts Dunn-Edwards Pretty Petunia (DE 5989) 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.