Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose (DET 405) Paint Color

What color is Purple Prose (DET 405)?

Purple Prose (DET 405) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Prose (DET 405) is #554348, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 67, 72).

In the RGB color model, Purple Prose (DET 405) has a red value of 85, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 72. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 15.3% yellow, and 66.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 343.3° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Prose (DET 405) has a hue of 343.3° (degrees), 21.2 % saturation and 33.3 % brightness/value.

Purple Prose (DET 405) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Prose (DET 405) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Purple Prose (DET 405)?

Purple Prose (DET 405) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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 6 puts Dunn-Edwards Purple Prose (DET 405) 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.