Dunn-Edwards Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) Paint Color

What color is Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)?

Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) is #C6AEAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 174, 170).

In the RGB color model, Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) has a red value of 198, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 14.1% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.

Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) is cool or warm?

The color Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Wispy Mauve (DE 6045)?

Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 45 puts Dunn-Edwards Wispy Mauve (DE 6045) paint color in the medium 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.