Dunn-Edwards Tried & True Blue (DET 582) Paint Color

What color is Tried & True Blue (DET 582)?

Tried & True Blue (DET 582) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tried & True Blue (DET 582) is #494F62, and the RGB color code is RGB(73, 79, 98).

In the RGB color model, Tried & True Blue (DET 582) has a red value of 73, a green value of 79, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.5% cyan, 19.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.6° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation, and 33.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tried & True Blue (DET 582) has a hue of 225.6° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation and 38.4 % brightness/value.

Tried & True Blue (DET 582) is cool or warm?

The color Tried & True Blue (DET 582) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Tried & True Blue (DET 582)?

Tried & True Blue (DET 582) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a 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 8 puts Dunn-Edwards Tried & True Blue (DET 582) 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.