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Behr Pumice (MQ6-23) Paint Color


Color Name: Pumice (MQ6-23)
Hex Color Code: #BFBCB3
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 188, 179)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.6%, 6.3%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Pumice (MQ6-23) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pumice (MQ6-23)?

Pumice (MQ6-23) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pumice (MQ6-23) is #BFBCB3, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 188, 179).

In the RGB color model, Pumice (MQ6-23) has a red value of 191, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 6.3% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pumice (MQ6-23) has a hue of 45° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Pumice (MQ6-23) is cool or warm?

The color Pumice (MQ6-23) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pumice (MQ6-23)?

Pumice (MQ6-23) has an LRV of nearly 50. 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

Pumice (MQ6-23)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Pumice (MQ6-23) 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 50 puts Behr Pumice (MQ6-23) 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


Pumice (MQ6-23) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 188, 179)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.57%
Yellow
6.28%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 8.6 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
8.57 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(31, 63, 47)
Red
31 (12.1%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
6.28 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 70.20 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 47.61

Y : 50.3

Z : 49.85

YXY

Y1 : 50.3

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 26.27%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 50.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.7GY 7.5/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 76.25

A : -0.56

B : 4.91

CIE-Lch

L : 76.25

C : 4.94

H : 96.47

CIE-Luv

L : 76.25

U : 2.25

V : 7.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.92

A : -4.29

B : 7.97






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pumice (MQ6-23) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Pumice (MQ6-23) (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.



#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Pantone PMS


#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#CCC8BF
PANTONE 9083 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)





Paint similar to Pumice (MQ6-23) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pumice (MQ6-23) (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.


PPG Paints


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to PPG Paints


#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#C7C6C2
Silver Band (PPG0995-3)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Benjamin Moore


#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C3B8AE
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Sherwin Williams


#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#CECDC5
So Chic! (DET 614)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Behr


#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C8C8C0
Silver Marlin (N360-2)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#CAC9C0
Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Pumice (MQ6-23) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pumice (MQ6-23) to Valspar


#CDC2BA
Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#D0CFC6
Passing Shadow (T668)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#D1CFC1
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)








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


Pumice (MQ6-23) - #BFBCB3 Color Images and Patterns


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