Dunn-Edwards Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) Paint Color

What color is Sheer Lavender (DE 5980)?

Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) is #EFE2F2, and the RGB color code is RGB(239, 226, 242).

In the RGB color model, Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) has a red value of 239, a green value of 226, and a blue value of 242. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.2% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 288.8° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 91.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) has a hue of 288.8° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.

Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) is cool or warm?

The color Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sheer Lavender (DE 5980)?

Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) has an LRV of nearly 79. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 79 puts Dunn-Edwards Sheer Lavender (DE 5980) 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.