Dunn-Edwards The Blues (DE 5859) Paint Color
| Color Name: | The Blues (DE 5859) |
| Hex Color Code: | #296A9D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(41, 106, 157) |
| CMYK Values*: | 73.9%, 32.5%, 0.0%, 38.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is The Blues (DE 5859)?
The Blues (DE 5859) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for The Blues (DE 5859) is #296A9D, and the RGB color code is RGB(41, 106, 157).
In the RGB color model, The Blues (DE 5859) has a red value of 41, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 73.9% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.4° (degrees), 58.6 % saturation, and 38.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, The Blues (DE 5859) has a hue of 206.4° (degrees), 73.9 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.
The Blues (DE 5859) is cool or warm?
The color The Blues (DE 5859) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of The Blues (DE 5859)?
The Blues (DE 5859) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark 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
The Blues (DE 5859)
Light Color
Compare LRV 13 of The Blues (DE 5859) 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 13 puts Dunn-Edwards The Blues (DE 5859) 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
The Blues (DE 5859) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(41, 106, 157)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
73.89%
Magenta
32.48%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%
HSL
HSL(206.38deg, 58.6 %, 38.8 %)
Hue
206.38°
Saturation
58.59 %.
Lightness
38.82 %.
RYB
RYB(62, 92, 160)
Red
62 (24.2%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
206.38°
Saturation
73.89 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.
HWB
H: 206.38°
W: 16.08 %
B: 38.43 %
XYZ
X : 12.15
Y : 13.21
Z : 33.81
YXY
Y1 : 13.21
X : 0.21
Y2 : 0.22
CMY
C : 83.92%
M : 58.43%
Y : 38.43%
LRV
~ 13.2 %
Munsell Color System
8B 4.1/8
CIE-Lab
L : 43.08
A : -2.77
B : -33.56
CIE-Lch
L : 43.08
C : 33.68
H : 265.29
CIE-Luv
L : 43.08
U : -23.47
V : -48.68
Hunter-Lab
L : 36.35
A : -3.93
B : -29.7
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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