Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) |
| Hex Color Code: | #FFF5BE |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(255, 245, 190) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 3.9%, 25.5%, 0.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Gentle Yellow (DE 5421)?
Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) is #FFF5BE, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 245, 190).
In the RGB color model, Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) has a red value of 255, a green value of 245, and a blue value of 190. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 25.5% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) has a hue of 50.8° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.
Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) is cool or warm?
The color Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Gentle Yellow (DE 5421)?
Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) has an LRV of nearly 90. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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
Gentle Yellow (DE 5421)
Light Color
Compare LRV 90 of Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) 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 90 puts Dunn-Edwards Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(255, 245, 190)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
245 (96.1%)
Blue
190 (74.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.92%
Yellow
25.49%
Key
0.00%
HSL
HSL(50.77deg, 100.0 %, 87.3 %)
Hue
50.77°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
87.25 %.
RYB
RYB(5, 62, 3)
Red
5 (1.9%)
Yellow
62 (24.5%)
Blue
3 (1.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
50.77°
Saturation
25.49 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.
HWB
H: 50.77°
W: 74.51 %
B: 0.00 %
XYZ
X : 83.19
Y : 90.28
Z : 61.76
YXY
Y1 : 90.28
X : 0.35
Y2 : 0.38
CMY
C : 0.00%
M : 3.92%
Y : 25.49%
LRV
~ 90.3 %
Munsell Color System
0.4GY 9.5/4.1
CIE-Lab
L : 96.11
A : -4.98
B : 27.75
CIE-Lch
L : 96.11
C : 28.19
H : 100.17
CIE-Luv
L : 96.11
U : 9.02
V : 40.48
Hunter-Lab
L : 95.02
A : -10
B : 27.98
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Gentle Yellow (DE 5421) - #FFF5BE Color Images and Patterns
