Dunn-Edwards Wafting Gray (DE 6031) Paint Color

What color is Wafting Gray (DE 6031)?

Wafting Gray (DE 6031) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wafting Gray (DE 6031) is #CDBDBA, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 189, 186).

In the RGB color model, Wafting Gray (DE 6031) has a red value of 205, a green value of 189, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.8% magenta, 9.3% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 9.5° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation, and 76.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wafting Gray (DE 6031) has a hue of 9.5° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.

Wafting Gray (DE 6031) is cool or warm?

The color Wafting Gray (DE 6031) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Wafting Gray (DE 6031)?

Wafting Gray (DE 6031) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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 53 puts Dunn-Edwards Wafting Gray (DE 6031) 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.