Behr Limescent (MQ3-16) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Limescent (MQ3-16) |
| Hex Color Code: | #E0D4B7 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(224, 212, 183) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 5.4%, 18.3%, 12.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Limescent (MQ3-16)?
Limescent (MQ3-16) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Limescent (MQ3-16) is #E0D4B7, and the RGB color code is RGB(224, 212, 183).
In the RGB color model, Limescent (MQ3-16) has a red value of 224, a green value of 212, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 18.3% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.4° (degrees), 39.8 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Limescent (MQ3-16) has a hue of 42.4° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.
Limescent (MQ3-16) is cool or warm?
The color Limescent (MQ3-16) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Limescent (MQ3-16)?
Limescent (MQ3-16) has an LRV of nearly 66. 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.
Dark Color
Limescent (MQ3-16)
Light Color
Compare LRV 66 of Limescent (MQ3-16) 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 66 puts Behr Limescent (MQ3-16) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Limescent (MQ3-16) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(224, 212, 183)
Red
224 (87.8%)
Green
212 (83.1%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.36%
Yellow
18.30%
Key
12.16%
HSL
HSL(42.44deg, 39.8 %, 79.8 %)
Hue
42.44°
Saturation
39.81 %.
Lightness
79.80 %.
RYB
RYB(21, 62, 25)
Red
21 (8.0%)
Yellow
62 (24.4%)
Blue
25 (9.9%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
42.44°
Saturation
18.30 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.
HWB
H: 42.44°
W: 71.76 %
B: 12.16 %
XYZ
X : 62.83
Y : 66.35
Z : 54.3
YXY
Y1 : 66.35
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 12.16%
M : 16.86%
Y : 28.24%
LRV
~ 66.4 %
Munsell Color System
9.4Y 8.4/2.6
CIE-Lab
L : 85.18
A : -0.54
B : 15.84
CIE-Lch
L : 85.18
C : 15.85
H : 91.96
CIE-Luv
L : 85.18
U : 8.85
V : 22.97
Hunter-Lab
L : 81.46
A : -4.87
B : 17.5
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Limescent (MQ3-16) - #E0D4B7 Color Images and Patterns
