Dunn-Edwards Watson Lake (DE 5766) Paint Color

What color is Watson Lake (DE 5766)?

Watson Lake (DE 5766) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watson Lake (DE 5766) is #74AEBA, and the RGB color code is RGB(116, 174, 186).

In the RGB color model, Watson Lake (DE 5766) has a red value of 116, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.6% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.3° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watson Lake (DE 5766) has a hue of 190.3° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.

Watson Lake (DE 5766) is cool or warm?

The color Watson Lake (DE 5766) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Watson Lake (DE 5766)?

Watson Lake (DE 5766) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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 38 puts Dunn-Edwards Watson Lake (DE 5766) 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.