Dunn-Edwards Spice Cake (DE 5251) Paint Color

What color is Spice Cake (DE 5251)?

Spice Cake (DE 5251) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Spice Cake (DE 5251) is #B87243, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 114, 67).

In the RGB color model, Spice Cake (DE 5251) has a red value of 184, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.0% magenta, 63.6% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 24.1° (degrees), 46.6 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Spice Cake (DE 5251) has a hue of 24.1° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.

Spice Cake (DE 5251) is cool or warm?

The color Spice Cake (DE 5251) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Spice Cake (DE 5251)?

Spice Cake (DE 5251) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 23 puts Dunn-Edwards Spice Cake (DE 5251) 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.