Dunn-Edwards Tinted Mint (DE 5540) Paint Color

What color is Tinted Mint (DE 5540)?

Tinted Mint (DE 5540) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tinted Mint (DE 5540) is #E3E7C4, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 231, 196).

In the RGB color model, Tinted Mint (DE 5540) has a red value of 227, a green value of 231, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.7% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.9° (degrees), 42.2 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tinted Mint (DE 5540) has a hue of 66.9° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Tinted Mint (DE 5540) is cool or warm?

The color Tinted Mint (DE 5540) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Tinted Mint (DE 5540)?

Tinted Mint (DE 5540) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 77 puts Dunn-Edwards Tinted Mint (DE 5540) 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.