Behr French Pastry (MQ2-40) Paint Color
| Color Name: | French Pastry (MQ2-40) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C4AA92 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(196, 170, 146) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 13.3%, 25.5%, 23.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is French Pastry (MQ2-40)?
French Pastry (MQ2-40) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Pastry (MQ2-40) is #C4AA92, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 170, 146).
In the RGB color model, French Pastry (MQ2-40) has a red value of 196, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 25.5% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Pastry (MQ2-40) has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.
French Pastry (MQ2-40) is cool or warm?
The color French Pastry (MQ2-40) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of French Pastry (MQ2-40)?
French Pastry (MQ2-40) has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.
Dark Color
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
Light Color
Compare LRV 43 of French Pastry (MQ2-40) 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 43 puts Behr French Pastry (MQ2-40) paint color in the
medium 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
French Pastry (MQ2-40) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(196, 170, 146)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.27%
Yellow
25.51%
Key
23.14%
HSL
HSL(28.8deg, 29.8 %, 67.1 %)
Hue
28.8°
Saturation
29.76 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.
RYB
RYB(48, 82, 50)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
28.8°
Saturation
25.51 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.
HWB
H: 28.8°
W: 57.25 %
B: 23.14 %
XYZ
X : 42.33
Y : 42.56
Z : 33.18
YXY
Y1 : 42.56
X : 0.36
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 23.14%
M : 33.33%
Y : 42.75%
LRV
~ 42.6 %
Munsell Color System
2.4Y 7.0/2.9
CIE-Lab
L : 71.26
A : 5.72
B : 15.86
CIE-Lch
L : 71.26
C : 16.86
H : 70.15
CIE-Luv
L : 71.26
U : 17.74
V : 20.91
Hunter-Lab
L : 65.24
A : 1.65
B : 15.51
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
French Pastry (MQ2-40) - #C4AA92 Color Images and Patterns
