Dunn-Edwards Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) Paint Color

What color is Snowy Shadow (DE 5897)?

Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) is #D3DBEC, and the RGB color code is RGB(211, 219, 236).

In the RGB color model, Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) has a red value of 211, a green value of 219, and a blue value of 236. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.6% cyan, 7.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220.8° (degrees), 39.7 % saturation, and 87.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) has a hue of 220.8° (degrees), 10.6 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.

Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) is cool or warm?

The color Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Snowy Shadow (DE 5897)?

Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) has an LRV of nearly 71. 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 71 puts Dunn-Edwards Snowy Shadow (DE 5897) 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.