Dunn-Edwards Prim Blue (DE 5898) Paint Color

What color is Prim Blue (DE 5898)?

Prim Blue (DE 5898) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Prim Blue (DE 5898) is #B9C4DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 196, 222).

In the RGB color model, Prim Blue (DE 5898) has a red value of 185, a green value of 196, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.7% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 222.2° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Prim Blue (DE 5898) has a hue of 222.2° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Prim Blue (DE 5898) is cool or warm?

The color Prim Blue (DE 5898) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Prim Blue (DE 5898)?

Prim Blue (DE 5898) has an LRV of nearly 55. 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 55 puts Dunn-Edwards Prim Blue (DE 5898) 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.