Dunn-Edwards Whisper Gray (DEC 785) Paint Color

What color is Whisper Gray (DEC 785)?

Whisper Gray (DEC 785) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whisper Gray (DEC 785) is #E9E5DA, and the RGB color code is RGB(233, 229, 218).

In the RGB color model, Whisper Gray (DEC 785) has a red value of 233, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 218. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 6.4% yellow, and 8.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation, and 88.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whisper Gray (DEC 785) has a hue of 44° (degrees), 6.4 % saturation and 91.4 % brightness/value.

Whisper Gray (DEC 785) is cool or warm?

The color Whisper Gray (DEC 785) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Whisper Gray (DEC 785)?

Whisper Gray (DEC 785) has an LRV of nearly 78. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 78 puts Dunn-Edwards Whisper Gray (DEC 785) paint color in the lighter 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.