Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) Paint Color

What color is Shaker Gray (DE 6231)?

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is #6C6556, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 101, 86).

In the RGB color model, Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has a red value of 108, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 20.4% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 38.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has a hue of 40.9° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is cool or warm?

The color Shaker Gray (DE 6231) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Shaker Gray (DE 6231)?

Shaker Gray (DE 6231) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray (DE 6231) 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.