Valspar Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) Paint Color

What color is Dutch Licorice (4008-4C)?

Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) color belongs to the blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) is #39444D, and the RGB color code is RGB(57, 68, 77).

In the RGB color model, Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) has a red value of 57, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 77. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.0% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 69.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207° (degrees), 14.9 % saturation, and 26.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) has a hue of 207° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation and 30.2 % brightness/value.

Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) is cool or warm?

The color Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dutch Licorice (4008-4C)?

Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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 6 puts Valspar Dutch Licorice (4008-4C) 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.