Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) Paint Color

What color is Sapphire Fog (DE 5899)?

Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) is #99A8C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 168, 201).

In the RGB color model, Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) has a red value of 153, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.9% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 221.2° (degrees), 30.8 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) has a hue of 221.2° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.

Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) is cool or warm?

The color Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Sapphire Fog (DE 5899)?

Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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 39 puts Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog (DE 5899) 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.