Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue (DET 589) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Genteel Blue (DET 589) |
| Hex Color Code: | #698EB3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(105, 142, 179) |
| CMYK Values*: | 41.3%, 20.7%, 0.0%, 29.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Genteel Blue (DET 589)?
Genteel Blue (DET 589) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Genteel Blue (DET 589) is #698EB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(105, 142, 179).
In the RGB color model, Genteel Blue (DET 589) has a red value of 105, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 41.3% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation, and 55.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Genteel Blue (DET 589) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.
Genteel Blue (DET 589) is cool or warm?
The color Genteel Blue (DET 589) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Genteel Blue (DET 589)?
Genteel Blue (DET 589) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
Light Color
Compare LRV 26 of Genteel Blue (DET 589) 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 26 puts Dunn-Edwards Genteel Blue (DET 589) 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
Genteel Blue (DET 589) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(105, 142, 179)
Red
105 (41.2%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
41.34%
Magenta
20.67%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%
HSL
HSL(210deg, 32.7 %, 55.7 %)
Hue
210°
Saturation
32.74 %.
Lightness
55.69 %.
RYB
RYB(44, 65, 106)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
65 (25.6%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
210°
Saturation
41.34 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.
HWB
H: 210°
W: 41.18 %
B: 29.80 %
XYZ
X : 23.64
Y : 25.6
Z : 46.34
YXY
Y1 : 25.6
X : 0.25
Y2 : 0.27
CMY
C : 58.82%
M : 44.31%
Y : 29.80%
LRV
~ 25.6 %
Munsell Color System
0.2PB 5.6/5.2
CIE-Lab
L : 57.66
A : -3.08
B : -23.45
CIE-Lch
L : 57.66
C : 23.65
H : 262.53
CIE-Luv
L : 57.66
U : -18.68
V : -35.12
Hunter-Lab
L : 50.6
A : -5.17
B : -18.88
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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
Genteel Blue (DET 589) - #698EB3 Color Images and Patterns
