Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle (DET 578) Paint Color

What color is Yankee Doodle (DET 578)?

Yankee Doodle (DET 578) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Yankee Doodle (DET 578) is #4D5A6B, and the RGB color code is RGB(77, 90, 107).

In the RGB color model, Yankee Doodle (DET 578) has a red value of 77, a green value of 90, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 28.0% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214° (degrees), 16.3 % saturation, and 36.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Yankee Doodle (DET 578) has a hue of 214° (degrees), 28.0 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.

Yankee Doodle (DET 578) is cool or warm?

The color Yankee Doodle (DET 578) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Yankee Doodle (DET 578)?

Yankee Doodle (DET 578) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 10 puts Dunn-Edwards Yankee Doodle (DET 578) 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.