Dunn-Edwards Stone Creek (DE 6278) Paint Color

What color is Stone Creek (DE 6278)?

Stone Creek (DE 6278) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Stone Creek (DE 6278) is #8F9183, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 145, 131).

In the RGB color model, Stone Creek (DE 6278) has a red value of 143, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.7% yellow, and 43.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Stone Creek (DE 6278) has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation and 56.9 % brightness/value.

Stone Creek (DE 6278) is cool or warm?

The color Stone Creek (DE 6278) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Stone Creek (DE 6278)?

Stone Creek (DE 6278) 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 Stone Creek (DE 6278) 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.