Dunn-Edwards Swan White (DEW 346) Paint Color

What color is Swan White (DEW 346)?

Swan White (DEW 346) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swan White (DEW 346) is #F7F1E2, and the RGB color code is RGB(247, 241, 226).

In the RGB color model, Swan White (DEW 346) has a red value of 247, a green value of 241, and a blue value of 226. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 8.5% yellow, and 3.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 56.8 % saturation, and 92.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swan White (DEW 346) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 8.5 % saturation and 96.9 % brightness/value.

Swan White (DEW 346) is cool or warm?

The color Swan White (DEW 346) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Swan White (DEW 346)?

Swan White (DEW 346) has an LRV of nearly 88. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 88 puts Dunn-Edwards Swan White (DEW 346) 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.