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Behr Elkhound (MQ1-56) Paint Color


Color Name: Elkhound (MQ1-56)
Hex Color Code: #897269
RGB Color Code: RGB(137, 114, 105)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.8%, 23.4%, 46.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Elkhound (MQ1-56) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elkhound (MQ1-56)?

Elkhound (MQ1-56) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elkhound (MQ1-56) is #897269, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 114, 105).

In the RGB color model, Elkhound (MQ1-56) has a red value of 137, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 105. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 23.4% yellow, and 46.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.9° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elkhound (MQ1-56) has a hue of 16.9° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 53.7 % brightness/value.


Elkhound (MQ1-56) is cool or warm?

The color Elkhound (MQ1-56) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Elkhound (MQ1-56)?

Elkhound (MQ1-56) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Elkhound (MQ1-56)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Elkhound (MQ1-56) 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 18 puts Behr Elkhound (MQ1-56) 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


Elkhound (MQ1-56) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(137, 114, 105)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
105 (41.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.79%
Yellow
23.36%
Key
46.27%

HSL

HSL(16.88deg, 13.2 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
16.88°
Saturation
13.22 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 107, 99)
Red
93 (36.3%)
Yellow
107 (41.8%)
Blue
99 (39.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.88°
Saturation
23.36 %.
Brightness / Value
53.73 %.

HWB

H: 16.88°

W: 41.18 %

B: 46.27 %

XYZ

X : 18.88

Y : 18.37

Z : 15.92

YXY

Y1 : 18.37

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 46.27%

M : 55.29%

Y : 58.82%


LRV

~ 18.4 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 5.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 49.95

A : 7.51

B : 8.34

CIE-Lch

L : 49.95

C : 11.23

H : 48.02

CIE-Luv

L : 49.95

U : 14.85

V : 9.64

Hunter-Lab

L : 42.86

A : 3.63

B : 7.99






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


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Pantone PMS


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RAL Classic


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Paint similar to Elkhound (MQ1-56) (Paint - Behr)


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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


Elkhound (MQ1-56) - #897269 Color Images and Patterns


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