Dunn-Edwards Tawny Amber (DE 5214) Paint Color

What color is Tawny Amber (DE 5214)?

Tawny Amber (DE 5214) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tawny Amber (DE 5214) is #D19776, and the RGB color code is RGB(209, 151, 118).

In the RGB color model, Tawny Amber (DE 5214) has a red value of 209, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 118. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 43.5% yellow, and 18.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.8° (degrees), 49.7 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tawny Amber (DE 5214) has a hue of 21.8° (degrees), 43.5 % saturation and 82.0 % brightness/value.

Tawny Amber (DE 5214) is cool or warm?

The color Tawny Amber (DE 5214) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Tawny Amber (DE 5214)?

Tawny Amber (DE 5214) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 37 puts Dunn-Edwards Tawny Amber (DE 5214) 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.