Dunn-Edwards Weathered Blue (DET 560) Paint Color

What color is Weathered Blue (DET 560)?

Weathered Blue (DET 560) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Weathered Blue (DET 560) is #7B9093, and the RGB color code is RGB(123, 144, 147).

In the RGB color model, Weathered Blue (DET 560) has a red value of 123, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.3% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.5° (degrees), 10.0 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Weathered Blue (DET 560) has a hue of 187.5° (degrees), 16.3 % saturation and 57.6 % brightness/value.

Weathered Blue (DET 560) is cool or warm?

The color Weathered Blue (DET 560) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Weathered Blue (DET 560)?

Weathered Blue (DET 560) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 26 puts Dunn-Edwards Weathered Blue (DET 560) 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.