Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) Paint Color

What color is Sandcastle (DEC 740)?

Sandcastle (DEC 740) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sandcastle (DEC 740) is #E5D7C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 215, 196).

In the RGB color model, Sandcastle (DEC 740) has a red value of 229, a green value of 215, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 14.4% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation, and 83.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sandcastle (DEC 740) has a hue of 34.5° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Sandcastle (DEC 740) is cool or warm?

The color Sandcastle (DEC 740) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sandcastle (DEC 740)?

Sandcastle (DEC 740) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a 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 69 puts Dunn-Edwards Sandcastle (DEC 740) paint color in the lighter 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.