Dunn-Edwards Milkweed (DEC 762) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Milkweed (DEC 762) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F9ECD1 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(249, 236, 209) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 5.2%, 16.1%, 2.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Milkweed (DEC 762)?
Milkweed (DEC 762) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Milkweed (DEC 762) is #F9ECD1, and the RGB color code is RGB(249, 236, 209).
In the RGB color model, Milkweed (DEC 762) has a red value of 249, a green value of 236, and a blue value of 209. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 16.1% yellow, and 2.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.5° (degrees), 76.9 % saturation, and 89.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Milkweed (DEC 762) has a hue of 40.5° (degrees), 16.1 % saturation and 97.6 % brightness/value.
Milkweed (DEC 762) is cool or warm?
The color Milkweed (DEC 762) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Milkweed (DEC 762)?
Milkweed (DEC 762) has an LRV of nearly 85. 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
Milkweed (DEC 762)
Light Color
Compare LRV 85 of Milkweed (DEC 762) 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 85 puts Dunn-Edwards Milkweed (DEC 762) 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
Milkweed (DEC 762) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(249, 236, 209)
Red
249 (97.6%)
Green
236 (92.5%)
Blue
209 (82.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.22%
Yellow
16.06%
Key
2.35%
HSL
HSL(40.5deg, 76.9 %, 89.8 %)
Hue
40.5°
Saturation
76.92 %.
Lightness
89.80 %.
RYB
RYB(8, 43, 9)
Red
8 (3.2%)
Yellow
43 (16.8%)
Blue
9 (3.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
40.5°
Saturation
16.06 %.
Brightness / Value
97.65 %.
HWB
H: 40.5°
W: 81.96 %
B: 2.35 %
XYZ
X : 80.57
Y : 84.73
Z : 72.43
YXY
Y1 : 84.73
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 2.35%
M : 7.45%
Y : 18.04%
LRV
~ 84.7 %
Munsell Color System
8.6Y 9.3/2.3
CIE-Lab
L : 93.77
A : 0.07
B : 14.67
CIE-Lch
L : 93.77
C : 14.67
H : 89.74
CIE-Luv
L : 93.77
U : 9.24
V : 21.64
Hunter-Lab
L : 92.05
A : -4.85
B : 17.78
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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
Milkweed (DEC 762) - #F9ECD1 Color Images and Patterns
