Dunn-Edwards Ragtime Blues (DET 558) Paint Color

What color is Ragtime Blues (DET 558)?

Ragtime Blues (DET 558) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ragtime Blues (DET 558) is #4A5E6C, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 94, 108).

In the RGB color model, Ragtime Blues (DET 558) has a red value of 74, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 108. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 31.5% cyan, 13.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.7° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation, and 35.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ragtime Blues (DET 558) has a hue of 204.7° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.

Ragtime Blues (DET 558) is cool or warm?

The color Ragtime Blues (DET 558) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ragtime Blues (DET 558)?

Ragtime Blues (DET 558) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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 11 puts Dunn-Edwards Ragtime Blues (DET 558) 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.