Dunn-Edwards Violet Crush (DE 5946) Paint Color

What color is Violet Crush (DE 5946)?

Violet Crush (DE 5946) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Violet Crush (DE 5946) is #D8D3E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(216, 211, 230).

In the RGB color model, Violet Crush (DE 5946) has a red value of 216, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.1% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation, and 86.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Violet Crush (DE 5946) has a hue of 255.8° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.

Violet Crush (DE 5946) is cool or warm?

The color Violet Crush (DE 5946) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Violet Crush (DE 5946)?

Violet Crush (DE 5946) has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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 67 puts Dunn-Edwards Violet Crush (DE 5946) 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.