Dunn-Edwards Worn Denim (DEW 378) Paint Color

What color is Worn Denim (DEW 378)?

Worn Denim (DEW 378) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Worn Denim (DEW 378) is #E2ECF2, and the RGB color code is RGB(226, 236, 242).

In the RGB color model, Worn Denim (DEW 378) has a red value of 226, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 242. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.6% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 91.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Worn Denim (DEW 378) has a hue of 202.5° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.

Worn Denim (DEW 378) is cool or warm?

The color Worn Denim (DEW 378) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Worn Denim (DEW 378)?

Worn Denim (DEW 378) has an LRV of nearly 83. 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 83 puts Dunn-Edwards Worn Denim (DEW 378) 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.