PPG Paints Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) Paint Color

What color is Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1)?

Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) is #E5E1DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 225, 222).

In the RGB color model, Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) has a red value of 229, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 3.1% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 11.9 % saturation, and 88.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) has a hue of 25.7° (degrees), 3.1 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.

Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) is cool or warm?

The color Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1)?

Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 76 puts PPG Paints Dusky Dawn (PPG1005-1) 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.