Dunn-Edwards Bittersweet (DET 462) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Bittersweet (DET 462) |
| Hex Color Code: | #FEA051 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(254, 160, 81) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 37.0%, 68.1%, 0.4% |
What color is Bittersweet (DET 462)?
Bittersweet (DET 462) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Bittersweet (DET 462) is #FEA051, and the RGB color code is RGB(254, 160, 81).
In the RGB color model, Bittersweet (DET 462) has a red value of 254, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 81. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.0% magenta, 68.1% yellow, and 0.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.4° (degrees), 98.9 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bittersweet (DET 462) has a hue of 27.4° (degrees), 68.1 % saturation and 99.6 % brightness/value.
Bittersweet (DET 462) is cool or warm?
The color Bittersweet (DET 462) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Bittersweet (DET 462)?
Bittersweet (DET 462) has an LRV of nearly 47. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Bittersweet (DET 462)
Light Color
Compare LRV 47 of Bittersweet (DET 462) 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 47 puts Dunn-Edwards Bittersweet (DET 462) paint color in the
medium 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
Bittersweet (DET 462) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB |
RGB(254, 160, 81) |
| Red | 254 (99.6%) |
| Green | 160 (62.7%) |
| Blue | 81 (31.8%) |
| Alpha | 1 (100.0%) |
CMYK |
|
| Cyan | 0.00% |
| Magenta | 37.01% |
| Yellow | 68.11% |
| Key | 0.39% |
HSL |
HSL(27.4deg, 98.9 %, 65.7 %) |
| Hue | 27.4° |
| Saturation | 98.86 %. |
| Lightness | 65.69 %. |
RYB |
RYB(74, 109, 15) |
| Red | 74 (29.1%) |
| Yellow | 109 (42.9%) |
| Blue | 15 (5.8%) |
HSV/HSB |
|
| Hue | 27.4° |
| Saturation | 68.11 %. |
| Brightness / Value | 99.61 %. |
| HWB | H: 27.4° W: 31.76 % B: 0.39 % |
| XYZ | X : 54.93 Y : 46.81 Z : 13.92 |
| YXY | Y1 : 46.81 X : 0.47 Y2 : 0.4 |
| CMY | C : 0.39% M : 37.25% Y : 68.24% |
| LRV | ~ 46.8 % |
| Munsell Color System | 5.9YR 7.3/10.2 |
| CIE-Lab | L : 74.07 A : 28.26 B : 54.52 |
| CIE-Lch | L : 74.07 C : 61.41 H : 62.6 |
| CIE-Luv | L : 74.07 U : 74.35 V : 56.84 |
| Hunter-Lab | L : 68.42 A : 23.59 B : 35.82 |
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