Dunn-Edwards Summer Lake (DE 5838) Paint Color

What color is Summer Lake (DE 5838)?

Summer Lake (DE 5838) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Summer Lake (DE 5838) is #0077A7, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 119, 167).

In the RGB color model, Summer Lake (DE 5838) has a red value of 0, a green value of 119, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 28.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 32.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Summer Lake (DE 5838) has a hue of 197.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Summer Lake (DE 5838) is cool or warm?

The color Summer Lake (DE 5838) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Summer Lake (DE 5838)?

Summer Lake (DE 5838) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Dunn-Edwards Summer Lake (DE 5838) 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.