Dunn-Edwards Smoky Blue (DET 570) Paint Color

What color is Smoky Blue (DET 570)?

Smoky Blue (DET 570) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Blue (DET 570) is #7196A6, and the RGB color code is RGB(113, 150, 166).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Blue (DET 570) has a red value of 113, a green value of 150, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 31.9% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.1° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Blue (DET 570) has a hue of 198.1° (degrees), 31.9 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.

Smoky Blue (DET 570) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Blue (DET 570) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Smoky Blue (DET 570)?

Smoky Blue (DET 570) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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 28 puts Dunn-Edwards Smoky Blue (DET 570) 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.