Dunn-Edwards Rusty Orange (DE 5248) Paint Color

What color is Rusty Orange (DE 5248)?

Rusty Orange (DE 5248) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rusty Orange (DE 5248) is #EDB384, and the RGB color code is RGB(237, 179, 132).

In the RGB color model, Rusty Orange (DE 5248) has a red value of 237, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 132. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 44.3% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.9° (degrees), 74.5 % saturation, and 72.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rusty Orange (DE 5248) has a hue of 26.9° (degrees), 44.3 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.

Rusty Orange (DE 5248) is cool or warm?

The color Rusty Orange (DE 5248) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Rusty Orange (DE 5248)?

Rusty Orange (DE 5248) has an LRV of nearly 52. 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 52 puts Dunn-Edwards Rusty Orange (DE 5248) 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.