Dunn-Edwards Salt Box Blue (DET 562) Paint Color

What color is Salt Box Blue (DET 562)?

Salt Box Blue (DET 562) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Salt Box Blue (DET 562) is #648FA4, and the RGB color code is RGB(100, 143, 164).

In the RGB color model, Salt Box Blue (DET 562) has a red value of 100, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 39.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 199.7° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 51.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Salt Box Blue (DET 562) has a hue of 199.7° (degrees), 39.0 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.

Salt Box Blue (DET 562) is cool or warm?

The color Salt Box Blue (DET 562) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Salt Box Blue (DET 562)?

Salt Box Blue (DET 562) has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 25 puts Dunn-Edwards Salt Box Blue (DET 562) 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.