Dunn-Edwards Royal Pretender (DE 5999) Paint Color

What color is Royal Pretender (DE 5999)?

Royal Pretender (DE 5999) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Royal Pretender (DE 5999) is #A063A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 99, 161).

In the RGB color model, Royal Pretender (DE 5999) has a red value of 160, a green value of 99, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 38.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 299° (degrees), 24.8 % saturation, and 51.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Royal Pretender (DE 5999) has a hue of 299° (degrees), 38.5 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Royal Pretender (DE 5999) is cool or warm?

The color Royal Pretender (DE 5999) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Royal Pretender (DE 5999)?

Royal Pretender (DE 5999) 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 Royal Pretender (DE 5999) 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.