Dunn-Edwards Soft Leather (DE 5256) Paint Color

What color is Soft Leather (DE 5256)?

Soft Leather (DE 5256) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Leather (DE 5256) is #D9A077, and the RGB color code is RGB(217, 160, 119).

In the RGB color model, Soft Leather (DE 5256) has a red value of 217, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 45.2% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.1° (degrees), 56.3 % saturation, and 65.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Leather (DE 5256) has a hue of 25.1° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.

Soft Leather (DE 5256) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Leather (DE 5256) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Soft Leather (DE 5256)?

Soft Leather (DE 5256) has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 41 puts Dunn-Edwards Soft Leather (DE 5256) paint color in the medium 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.