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Behr Primitive Green (MQ4-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Primitive Green (MQ4-40)
Hex Color Code: #DED6AC
RGB Color Code: RGB(222, 214, 172)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.6%, 22.5%, 12.9%





About Primitive Green (MQ4-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Primitive Green (MQ4-40)?

Primitive Green (MQ4-40) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Primitive Green (MQ4-40) is #DED6AC, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 214, 172).

In the RGB color model, Primitive Green (MQ4-40) has a red value of 222, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 22.5% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.4° (degrees), 43.1 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Primitive Green (MQ4-40) has a hue of 50.4° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) is cool or warm?

The color Primitive Green (MQ4-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Primitive Green (MQ4-40)?

Primitive Green (MQ4-40) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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

Primitive Green (MQ4-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) 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 67 puts Behr Primitive Green (MQ4-40) 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


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(222, 214, 172)
Red
222 (87.1%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.60%
Yellow
22.52%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(50.4deg, 43.1 %, 77.3 %)

Hue
50.4°
Saturation
43.10 %.
Lightness
77.25 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 72, 25)
Red
21 (8.2%)
Yellow
72 (28.4%)
Blue
25 (9.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.4°
Saturation
22.52 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 50.4°

W: 67.45 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 61.62

Y : 66.6

Z : 48.64

YXY

Y1 : 66.6

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 12.94%

M : 16.08%

Y : 32.55%


LRV

~ 66.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.4GY 8.4/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 85.3

A : -3.91

B : 21.77

CIE-Lch

L : 85.3

C : 22.12

H : 100.18

CIE-Luv

L : 85.3

U : 7.14

V : 31.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.61

A : -8.05

B : 21.79






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Primitive Green (MQ4-40) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Primitive Green (MQ4-40) (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.



#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#DECC9C
Lion
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#EFDFBB
Dutch White
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#ECEBBD
Pale Spring Bud
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Pantone PMS


#DFD1A7
PANTONE 7500 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D5CB9F
PANTONE 4545 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#D2CE9E
PANTONE 5875 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#E7DBB9
PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to British Standard 4800


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.67 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Primitive Green (MQ4-40) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Primitive Green (MQ4-40) (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


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Behr




Dunn-Edwards


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#DBD4AB
Dull Sage (DE 5499)
ΔE - 0.65 (99.3% similar)
#DED1A3
Summer Solstice (DET 492)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#E1DDBF
Silver Fern (DE 5492)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Benjamin Moore


#DED6AF
Mellowed Ivory (2149-50)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#DAD4B2
Gloucester Green (CW-440)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#DACEA1
Spring Morning (263)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#DDDCB1
Pale Sea Mist (2147-50)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)





Valspar


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Valspar


#DBD1A4
Plum Passion (6007-5B)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#DAD5A4
Leaf Bud (6005-5B)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D8D7A9
Sunlit Leaf (V058-2)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#CECAA4
Paris Mint (6002-3B)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to PPG Paints


#DAD7AD
Misty Moor (PPG1116-4)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#D0CCA9
Canary Grass (PPG1114-3)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#DCDDB8
Beach Grass (PPG1119-3)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#E2D39B
Twinkle Toes (PPG1109-3)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Primitive Green (MQ4-40) to Sherwin Williams


#DFD4B0
Rice Paddy (SW 6414)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#EEE3B2
Moonraker (SW 6701)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#E0DDBD
Celery (SW 6421)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Primitive Green (MQ4-40) - #DED6AC color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Primitive Green (MQ4-40) - #DED6AC Color Images and Patterns


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