Dunn-Edwards Wharf View (DEC 799) Paint Color

What color is Wharf View (DEC 799)?

Wharf View (DEC 799) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wharf View (DEC 799) is #65737E, and the RGB color code is RGB(101, 115, 126).

In the RGB color model, Wharf View (DEC 799) has a red value of 101, a green value of 115, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.8% cyan, 8.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.4° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation, and 44.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wharf View (DEC 799) has a hue of 206.4° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.

Wharf View (DEC 799) is cool or warm?

The color Wharf View (DEC 799) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Wharf View (DEC 799)?

Wharf View (DEC 799) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 17 puts Dunn-Edwards Wharf View (DEC 799) 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.