Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) Paint Color

What color is Terracotta Sand (DE 6136)?

Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) is #D6BA9B, and the RGB color code is RGB(214, 186, 155).

In the RGB color model, Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) has a red value of 214, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 27.6% yellow, and 16.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 41.8 % saturation, and 72.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) has a hue of 31.5° (degrees), 27.6 % saturation and 83.9 % brightness/value.

Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) is cool or warm?

The color Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Terracotta Sand (DE 6136)?

Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) has an LRV of nearly 52. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 52 puts Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand (DE 6136) paint color in the medium 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.