Dunn-Edwards Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) Paint Color

What color is Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855)?

Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) is #B3D9F3, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 217, 243).

In the RGB color model, Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) has a red value of 179, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 243. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.3% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.4° (degrees), 72.7 % saturation, and 82.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) has a hue of 204.4° (degrees), 26.3 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.

Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) is cool or warm?

The color Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855)?

Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light 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 66 puts Dunn-Edwards Wild Blue Yonder (DE 5855) 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.