Dunn-Edwards Stormy Sea (DE 5817) Paint Color

What color is Stormy Sea (DE 5817)?

Stormy Sea (DE 5817) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Stormy Sea (DE 5817) is #4A657A, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 101, 122).

In the RGB color model, Stormy Sea (DE 5817) has a red value of 74, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 39.3% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 24.5 % saturation, and 38.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Stormy Sea (DE 5817) has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 39.3 % saturation and 47.8 % brightness/value.

Stormy Sea (DE 5817) is cool or warm?

The color Stormy Sea (DE 5817) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Stormy Sea (DE 5817)?

Stormy Sea (DE 5817) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a 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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Stormy Sea (DE 5817) 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.