Dunn-Edwards Water Baby (DE 5780) Paint Color

What color is Water Baby (DE 5780)?

Water Baby (DE 5780) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Water Baby (DE 5780) is #5AB5CB, and the RGB color code is RGB(90, 181, 203).

In the RGB color model, Water Baby (DE 5780) has a red value of 90, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 203. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.7% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 191.7° (degrees), 52.1 % saturation, and 57.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Water Baby (DE 5780) has a hue of 191.7° (degrees), 55.7 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.

Water Baby (DE 5780) is cool or warm?

The color Water Baby (DE 5780) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Water Baby (DE 5780)?

Water Baby (DE 5780) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Water Baby (DE 5780) 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.