Dunn-Edwards Weathered Brown (DEC 756) Paint Color

What color is Weathered Brown (DEC 756)?

Weathered Brown (DEC 756) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Weathered Brown (DEC 756) is #59504C, and the RGB color code is RGB(89, 80, 76).

In the RGB color model, Weathered Brown (DEC 756) has a red value of 89, a green value of 80, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 14.6% yellow, and 65.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation, and 32.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Weathered Brown (DEC 756) has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation and 34.9 % brightness/value.

Weathered Brown (DEC 756) is cool or warm?

The color Weathered Brown (DEC 756) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Weathered Brown (DEC 756)?

Weathered Brown (DEC 756) has an LRV of nearly 8. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 8 puts Dunn-Edwards Weathered Brown (DEC 756) 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.