Dunn-Edwards Raw Umber (DET 658) Paint Color

What color is Raw Umber (DET 658)?

Raw Umber (DET 658) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Raw Umber (DET 658) is #7E6F4F, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 111, 79).

In the RGB color model, Raw Umber (DET 658) has a red value of 126, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 37.3% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Raw Umber (DET 658) has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 37.3 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.

Raw Umber (DET 658) is cool or warm?

The color Raw Umber (DET 658) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Raw Umber (DET 658)?

Raw Umber (DET 658) has an LRV of nearly 16. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 16 puts Dunn-Edwards Raw Umber (DET 658) 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.