Dunn-Edwards Smoke & Ash (DET 514) Paint Color

What color is Smoke & Ash (DET 514)?

Smoke & Ash (DET 514) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoke & Ash (DET 514) is #939789, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 151, 137).

In the RGB color model, Smoke & Ash (DET 514) has a red value of 147, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 9.3% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 77.1° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoke & Ash (DET 514) has a hue of 77.1° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.

Smoke & Ash (DET 514) is cool or warm?

The color Smoke & Ash (DET 514) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Smoke & Ash (DET 514)?

Smoke & Ash (DET 514) has an LRV of nearly 30. 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.

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 30 puts Dunn-Edwards Smoke & Ash (DET 514) 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.