Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (DE 5887) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Admiral Blue (DE 5887) |
| Hex Color Code: | #50647F |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(80, 100, 127) |
| CMYK Values*: | 37.0%, 21.3%, 0.0%, 50.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Admiral Blue (DE 5887)?
Admiral Blue (DE 5887) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Admiral Blue (DE 5887) is #50647F, and the RGB color code is RGB(80, 100, 127).
In the RGB color model, Admiral Blue (DE 5887) has a red value of 80, a green value of 100, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 37.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.5° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Admiral Blue (DE 5887) has a hue of 214.5° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation and 49.8 % brightness/value.
Admiral Blue (DE 5887) is cool or warm?
The color Admiral Blue (DE 5887) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Admiral Blue (DE 5887)?
Admiral Blue (DE 5887) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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.
Dark Color
Admiral Blue (DE 5887)
Light Color
Compare LRV 12 of Admiral Blue (DE 5887) with dark and light Color
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 12 puts Dunn-Edwards Admiral Blue (DE 5887) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Admiral Blue (DE 5887) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(80, 100, 127)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Green
100 (39.2%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
37.01%
Magenta
21.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.20%
HSL
HSL(214.47deg, 22.7 %, 40.6 %)
Hue
214.47°
Saturation
22.71 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.
RYB
RYB(85, 105, 142)
Red
85 (33.4%)
Yellow
105 (41.3%)
Blue
142 (55.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
214.47°
Saturation
37.01 %.
Brightness / Value
49.80 %.
HWB
H: 214.47°
W: 31.37 %
B: 50.20 %
XYZ
X : 11.7
Y : 12.35
Z : 21.85
YXY
Y1 : 12.35
X : 0.25
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 68.63%
M : 60.78%
Y : 50.20%
LRV
~ 12.4 %
Munsell Color System
1.8PB 4.0/3.4
CIE-Lab
L : 41.77
A : -0.31
B : -17.48
CIE-Lch
L : 41.77
C : 17.48
H : 268.98
CIE-Luv
L : 41.77
U : -10.66
V : -24.36
Hunter-Lab
L : 35.15
A : -2.1
B : -12.25
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Admiral Blue (DE 5887) - #50647F Color Images and Patterns
