Dunn-Edwards Reef Encounter (DE 5733) Paint Color

What color is Reef Encounter (DE 5733)?

Reef Encounter (DE 5733) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Reef Encounter (DE 5733) is #00968F, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 150, 143).

In the RGB color model, Reef Encounter (DE 5733) has a red value of 0, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.7% yellow, and 41.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 177.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 29.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Reef Encounter (DE 5733) has a hue of 177.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 58.8 % brightness/value.

Reef Encounter (DE 5733) is cool or warm?

The color Reef Encounter (DE 5733) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Reef Encounter (DE 5733)?

Reef Encounter (DE 5733) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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 24 puts Dunn-Edwards Reef Encounter (DE 5733) 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.