Dunn-Edwards Purple Springs (DE 5955) Paint Color

What color is Purple Springs (DE 5955)?

Purple Springs (DE 5955) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Springs (DE 5955) is #AB9BBC, and the RGB color code is RGB(171, 155, 188).

In the RGB color model, Purple Springs (DE 5955) has a red value of 171, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 269.1° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation, and 67.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Springs (DE 5955) has a hue of 269.1° (degrees), 17.6 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.

Purple Springs (DE 5955) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Springs (DE 5955) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Purple Springs (DE 5955)?

Purple Springs (DE 5955) has an LRV of nearly 36. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 36 puts Dunn-Edwards Purple Springs (DE 5955) 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.