Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) Paint Color

What color is Spicy Mustard (DE 5384)?

Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) is #CFA33B, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 163, 59).

In the RGB color model, Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) has a red value of 207, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 71.5% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.2° (degrees), 60.7 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) has a hue of 42.2° (degrees), 71.5 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.

Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) is cool or warm?

The color Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Spicy Mustard (DE 5384)? (For interior and product design)

Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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 40 puts Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard (DE 5384) 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.