Dunn-Edwards Summer Sun (DE 5405) Paint Color

What color is Summer Sun (DE 5405)?

Summer Sun (DE 5405) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Summer Sun (DE 5405) is #FFDC00, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 220, 0).

In the RGB color model, Summer Sun (DE 5405) has a red value of 255, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.7% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Summer Sun (DE 5405) has a hue of 51.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Summer Sun (DE 5405) is cool or warm?

The color Summer Sun (DE 5405) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Summer Sun (DE 5405)?

Summer Sun (DE 5405) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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 72 puts Dunn-Edwards Summer Sun (DE 5405) 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.