Dunn-Edwards Red Clay (DET 447) Paint Color

What color is Red Clay (DET 447)?

Red Clay (DET 447) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Red Clay (DET 447) is #8F4B41, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 75, 65).

In the RGB color model, Red Clay (DET 447) has a red value of 143, a green value of 75, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.6% magenta, 54.5% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 7.7° (degrees), 37.5 % saturation, and 40.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Red Clay (DET 447) has a hue of 7.7° (degrees), 54.5 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Red Clay (DET 447) is cool or warm?

The color Red Clay (DET 447) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Red Clay (DET 447)?

Red Clay (DET 447) 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 Red Clay (DET 447) 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.