Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (DE 5117) Paint Color

What color is Redwood City (DE 5117)?

Redwood City (DE 5117) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Redwood City (DE 5117) is #B45F56, and the RGB color code is RGB(180, 95, 86).

In the RGB color model, Redwood City (DE 5117) has a red value of 180, a green value of 95, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.2% magenta, 52.2% yellow, and 29.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Redwood City (DE 5117) has a hue of 5.7° (degrees), 52.2 % saturation and 70.6 % brightness/value.

Redwood City (DE 5117) is cool or warm?

The color Redwood City (DE 5117) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Redwood City (DE 5117)?

Redwood City (DE 5117) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (DE 5117) 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.