Dunn-Edwards Vintage Red (DET 427) Paint Color

What color is Vintage Red (DET 427)?

Vintage Red (DET 427) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Vintage Red (DET 427) is #9E3641, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 54, 65).

In the RGB color model, Vintage Red (DET 427) has a red value of 158, a green value of 54, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 65.8% magenta, 58.9% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 353.7° (degrees), 49.1 % saturation, and 41.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Vintage Red (DET 427) has a hue of 353.7° (degrees), 65.8 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Vintage Red (DET 427) is cool or warm?

The color Vintage Red (DET 427) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Vintage Red (DET 427)?

Vintage Red (DET 427) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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 10 puts Dunn-Edwards Vintage Red (DET 427) 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.