Dunn-Edwards Summer Solstice (DET 492) Paint Color

What color is Summer Solstice (DET 492)?

Summer Solstice (DET 492) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Summer Solstice (DET 492) is #DED1A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 209, 163).

In the RGB color model, Summer Solstice (DET 492) has a red value of 222, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 26.6% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.8° (degrees), 47.2 % saturation, and 75.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Summer Solstice (DET 492) has a hue of 46.8° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Summer Solstice (DET 492) is cool or warm?

The color Summer Solstice (DET 492) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Summer Solstice (DET 492)?

Summer Solstice (DET 492) has an LRV of nearly 64. 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 64 puts Dunn-Edwards Summer Solstice (DET 492) 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.