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Behr Piano Brown (MQ1-43) Paint Color


Color Name: Piano Brown (MQ1-43)
Hex Color Code: #5C4C4A
RGB Color Code: RGB(92, 76, 74)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.4%, 19.6%, 63.9%





About Piano Brown (MQ1-43) color - its meaning and example


What color is Piano Brown (MQ1-43)?

Piano Brown (MQ1-43) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Piano Brown (MQ1-43) is #5C4C4A, and the RGB color code is RGB(92, 76, 74).

In the RGB color model, Piano Brown (MQ1-43) has a red value of 92, a green value of 76, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.4% magenta, 19.6% yellow, and 63.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 6.7° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 32.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Piano Brown (MQ1-43) has a hue of 6.7° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation and 36.1 % brightness/value.


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) is cool or warm?

The color Piano Brown (MQ1-43) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Piano Brown (MQ1-43)?

Piano Brown (MQ1-43) has an LRV of nearly 8. 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

Piano Brown (MQ1-43)

Light Color


Compare LRV 8 of Piano Brown (MQ1-43) 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 8 puts Behr Piano Brown (MQ1-43) 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


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(92, 76, 74)
Red
92 (36.1%)
Green
76 (29.8%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.39%
Yellow
19.57%
Key
63.92%

HSL

HSL(6.67deg, 10.8 %, 32.5 %)

Hue
6.67°
Saturation
10.84 %.
Lightness
32.55 %.

RYB

RYB(133, 136, 143)
Red
133 (52.1%)
Yellow
136 (53.3%)
Blue
143 (56.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
6.67°
Saturation
19.57 %.
Brightness / Value
36.08 %.

HWB

H: 6.67°

W: 29.02 %

B: 63.92 %

XYZ

X : 8.23

Y : 7.94

Z : 7.58

YXY

Y1 : 7.94

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 63.92%

M : 70.20%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 7.9 %

Munsell Color System

1.9YR 3.2/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 33.85

A : 6.35

B : 3.69

CIE-Lch

L : 33.85

C : 7.34

H : 30.19

CIE-Luv

L : 33.85

U : 9.54

V : 3.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.18

A : 2.86

B : 3.78






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Piano Brown (MQ1-43) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Piano Brown (MQ1-43) (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.



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ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#5E514D
PANTONE 411 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8424 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 10386 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#5E4F47
PANTONE 2335 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


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#67555A
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ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Piano Brown (MQ1-43) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Piano Brown (MQ1-43) (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


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Piano Brown (MQ1-43) to Behr




Benjamin Moore


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Piano Brown (MQ1-43) to Benjamin Moore


#5F4E4B
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ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Piano Brown (MQ1-43) to Dunn-Edwards


#5B4E4B
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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Piano Brown (MQ1-43) to PPG Paints


#5E4A47
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ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


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#594645
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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Hunting Boots (1001-9A)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Piano Brown (MQ1-43) to Sherwin Williams


#5B4B44
Chateau Brown (SW 7510)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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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


Piano Brown (MQ1-43) - #5C4C4A Color Images and Patterns


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