Dunn-Edwards Whale Watching (DET 512) Paint Color

What color is Whale Watching (DET 512)?

Whale Watching (DET 512) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whale Watching (DET 512) is #A5A495, and the RGB color code is RGB(165, 164, 149).

In the RGB color model, Whale Watching (DET 512) has a red value of 165, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 9.7% yellow, and 35.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.2° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whale Watching (DET 512) has a hue of 56.2° (degrees), 9.7 % saturation and 64.7 % brightness/value.

Whale Watching (DET 512) is cool or warm?

The color Whale Watching (DET 512) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Whale Watching (DET 512)?

Whale Watching (DET 512) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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 37 puts Dunn-Edwards Whale Watching (DET 512) 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.