Dunn-Edwards Oyster (DEC 748) Paint Color

What color is Oyster (DEC 748)?

Oyster (DEC 748) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oyster (DEC 748) is #E3D3BF, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 211, 191).

In the RGB color model, Oyster (DEC 748) has a red value of 227, a green value of 211, and a blue value of 191. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 15.9% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 39.1 % saturation, and 82.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oyster (DEC 748) has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

Oyster (DEC 748) is cool or warm?

The color Oyster (DEC 748) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Oyster (DEC 748)?

Oyster (DEC 748) has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a light 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 67 puts Dunn-Edwards Oyster (DEC 748) 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.