Dunn-Edwards Sour Lemon (DE 5388) Paint Color

What color is Sour Lemon (DE 5388)?

Sour Lemon (DE 5388) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sour Lemon (DE 5388) is #FFEEA5, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 238, 165).

In the RGB color model, Sour Lemon (DE 5388) has a red value of 255, a green value of 238, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 35.3% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 82.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sour Lemon (DE 5388) has a hue of 48.7° (degrees), 35.3 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Sour Lemon (DE 5388) is cool or warm?

The color Sour Lemon (DE 5388) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sour Lemon (DE 5388)?

Sour Lemon (DE 5388) has an LRV of nearly 85. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 85 puts Dunn-Edwards Sour Lemon (DE 5388) 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.