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Behr Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) Paint Color


Color Name: Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)
Hex Color Code: #6B5446
RGB Color Code: RGB(107, 84, 70)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.5%, 34.6%, 58.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) color - its meaning and example


What color is Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)?

Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) is #6B5446, and the RGB color code is RGB(107, 84, 70).

In the RGB color model, Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) has a red value of 107, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 34.6% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation, and 34.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 34.6 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) is cool or warm?

The color Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)?

Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) has an LRV of nearly 10. 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

Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) 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 10 puts Behr Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) 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


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(107, 84, 70)
Red
107 (42.0%)
Green
84 (32.9%)
Blue
70 (27.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.50%
Yellow
34.58%
Key
58.04%

HSL

HSL(22.7deg, 20.9 %, 34.7 %)

Hue
22.7°
Saturation
20.90 %.
Lightness
34.71 %.

RYB

RYB(130, 134, 128)
Red
130 (51.0%)
Yellow
134 (52.4%)
Blue
128 (50.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.7°
Saturation
34.58 %.
Brightness / Value
41.96 %.

HWB

H: 22.7°

W: 27.45 %

B: 58.04 %

XYZ

X : 10.34

Y : 9.91

Z : 7.16

YXY

Y1 : 9.91

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 58.04%

M : 67.06%

Y : 72.55%


LRV

~ 9.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.3YR 3.6/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 37.68

A : 7.31

B : 11.81

CIE-Lch

L : 37.68

C : 13.89

H : 58.25

CIE-Luv

L : 37.68

U : 15.35

V : 12.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.48

A : 3.54

B : 8.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#635147
Umber
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#6F4E37
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ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
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Medium Taupe (Taupe Brown)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Pantone PMS


#6D584B
PANTONE 10380 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#604B3E
PANTONE 10381 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#5E4B3C
PANTONE 7519 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#5E4F47
PANTONE 2335 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to RAL Classic


#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to British Standard 4800


#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Behr




Valspar


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Valspar


#6A5245
Rue Bourbon (8004-9F)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#6D5747
Sumatra Blend (2008-9A)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#665244
If a Tree Fell … (V131-6)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#675348
Arctic Tundra (T585)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F5749
Deep Brown (DE 6077)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#6B574A
Chocolate Chunk (DE 6070)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#695649
Wild Mustang (DEA 161)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#655046
Mayan Chocolate (DET 693)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Sherwin Williams


#6A5143
Dark Brown (SW 7520)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#715243
Brevity Brown (SW 6068)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#65503D
Kaffee (SW 6104)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to PPG Paints


#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#624E45
Chestnut (PPG15-23)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#604A3F
Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) to Benjamin Moore


#645145
Falcon Brown (1238)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#634F42
Dark Chocolate (CSP-270)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#6E5440
Brown Tar (2110-20)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#6B4E3E
Riding Boots (CSP-300)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

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


Behr Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A) - #6B5446 Color Images and Patterns


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