Dunn-Edwards Primitive Plum (DEA 195) Paint Color

What color is Primitive Plum (DEA 195)?

Primitive Plum (DEA 195) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Primitive Plum (DEA 195) is #663C55, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 60, 85).

In the RGB color model, Primitive Plum (DEA 195) has a red value of 102, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 41.2% magenta, 16.7% yellow, and 60.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 324.3° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 31.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Primitive Plum (DEA 195) has a hue of 324.3° (degrees), 41.2 % saturation and 40.0 % brightness/value.

Primitive Plum (DEA 195) is cool or warm?

The color Primitive Plum (DEA 195) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Primitive Plum (DEA 195)?

Primitive Plum (DEA 195) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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 7 puts Dunn-Edwards Primitive Plum (DEA 195) 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.