Dunn-Edwards Wildflower Honey (DET 486) Paint Color

What color is Wildflower Honey (DET 486)?

Wildflower Honey (DET 486) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wildflower Honey (DET 486) is #C69C5D, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 156, 93).

In the RGB color model, Wildflower Honey (DET 486) has a red value of 198, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.2% magenta, 53.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 47.9 % saturation, and 57.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wildflower Honey (DET 486) has a hue of 36° (degrees), 53.0 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.

Wildflower Honey (DET 486) is cool or warm?

The color Wildflower Honey (DET 486) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Wildflower Honey (DET 486)?

Wildflower Honey (DET 486) 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 Wildflower Honey (DET 486) 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.