Dunn-Edwards Tavern Creek (DEA 166) Paint Color

What color is Tavern Creek (DEA 166)?

Tavern Creek (DEA 166) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tavern Creek (DEA 166) is #957046, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 112, 70).

In the RGB color model, Tavern Creek (DEA 166) has a red value of 149, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.8% magenta, 53.0% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 36.1 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tavern Creek (DEA 166) has a hue of 31.9° (degrees), 53.0 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.

Tavern Creek (DEA 166) is cool or warm?

The color Tavern Creek (DEA 166) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Tavern Creek (DEA 166)?

Tavern Creek (DEA 166) has an LRV of nearly 18. 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 18 puts Dunn-Edwards Tavern Creek (DEA 166) 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.