Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake (DE 5852) Paint Color

What color is Rainy Lake (DE 5852)?

Rainy Lake (DE 5852) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rainy Lake (DE 5852) is #3F6C8F, and the RGB color code is RGB(63, 108, 143).

In the RGB color model, Rainy Lake (DE 5852) has a red value of 63, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.9% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rainy Lake (DE 5852) has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 55.9 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Rainy Lake (DE 5852) is cool or warm?

The color Rainy Lake (DE 5852) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Rainy Lake (DE 5852)?

Rainy Lake (DE 5852) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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 14 puts Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake (DE 5852) 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.