Dunn-Edwards Wandering River (DE 5850) Paint Color

What color is Wandering River (DE 5850)?

Wandering River (DE 5850) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wandering River (DE 5850) is #73A4C6, and the RGB color code is RGB(115, 164, 198).

In the RGB color model, Wandering River (DE 5850) has a red value of 115, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 41.9% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.6° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation, and 61.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wandering River (DE 5850) has a hue of 204.6° (degrees), 41.9 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.

Wandering River (DE 5850) is cool or warm?

The color Wandering River (DE 5850) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Wandering River (DE 5850)?

Wandering River (DE 5850) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 34 puts Dunn-Edwards Wandering River (DE 5850) 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.