Dunn-Edwards Summer Shade (DET 561) Paint Color

What color is Summer Shade (DET 561)?

Summer Shade (DET 561) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Summer Shade (DET 561) is #D1D9D7, and the RGB color code is RGB(209, 217, 215).

In the RGB color model, Summer Shade (DET 561) has a red value of 209, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 215. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.9% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 165° (degrees), 9.5 % saturation, and 83.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Summer Shade (DET 561) has a hue of 165° (degrees), 3.7 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.

Summer Shade (DET 561) is cool or warm?

The color Summer Shade (DET 561) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Summer Shade (DET 561)?

Summer Shade (DET 561) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a light 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 68 puts Dunn-Edwards Summer Shade (DET 561) 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.