Dunn-Edwards White Sand (DEW 336) Paint Color

What color is White Sand (DEW 336)?

White Sand (DEW 336) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for White Sand (DEW 336) is #F5EBD8, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 235, 216).

In the RGB color model, White Sand (DEW 336) has a red value of 245, a green value of 235, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.1% magenta, 11.8% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 59.2 % saturation, and 90.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, White Sand (DEW 336) has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

White Sand (DEW 336) is cool or warm?

The color White Sand (DEW 336) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of White Sand (DEW 336)?

White Sand (DEW 336) has an LRV of nearly 84. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 84 puts Dunn-Edwards White Sand (DEW 336) 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.