Dunn-Edwards San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) Paint Color

What color is San Gabriel Blue (DET 557)?

San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) is #2F6679, and the RGB color code is RGB(47, 102, 121).

In the RGB color model, San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) has a red value of 47, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 61.2% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.4° (degrees), 44.0 % saturation, and 32.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) has a hue of 195.4° (degrees), 61.2 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.

San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) is cool or warm?

The color San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of San Gabriel Blue (DET 557)?

San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a 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 11 puts Dunn-Edwards San Gabriel Blue (DET 557) 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.