Dunn-Edwards Retro Peach (DEC 703) Paint Color

What color is Retro Peach (DEC 703)?

Retro Peach (DEC 703) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Retro Peach (DEC 703) is #E7C0AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(231, 192, 173).

In the RGB color model, Retro Peach (DEC 703) has a red value of 231, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 25.1% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.7° (degrees), 54.7 % saturation, and 79.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Retro Peach (DEC 703) has a hue of 19.7° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Retro Peach (DEC 703) is cool or warm?

The color Retro Peach (DEC 703) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Retro Peach (DEC 703)?

Retro Peach (DEC 703) has an LRV of nearly 58. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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 58 puts Dunn-Edwards Retro Peach (DEC 703) paint color in the medium 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.