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Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Squash Bisque (M240-5)
Hex Color Code: #E7B17C
RGB Color Code: RGB(231, 177, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.4%, 46.3%, 9.4%
Color Family (Hue): Orange



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About Squash Bisque (M240-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Squash Bisque (M240-5)?

Squash Bisque (M240-5) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Squash Bisque (M240-5) is #E7B17C, and the RGB color code is RGB(231, 177, 124).

In the RGB color model, Squash Bisque (M240-5) has a red value of 231, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 46.3% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.7° (degrees), 69.0 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Squash Bisque (M240-5) has a hue of 29.7° (degrees), 46.3 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.



Squash Bisque (M240-5) is cool or warm?

The color Squash Bisque (M240-5) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Squash Bisque (M240-5)? (For interior and product design)

Squash Bisque (M240-5) 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

Squash Bisque (M240-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Squash Bisque (M240-5) 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 Squash Bisque (M240-5) 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


Squash Bisque (M240-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(231, 177, 124)
Red
231 (90.6%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.38%
Yellow
46.32%
Key
9.41%

HSL

HSL(29.72deg, 69.0 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
29.72°
Saturation
69.03 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 95, 29)
Red
51 (19.9%)
Yellow
95 (37.3%)
Blue
29 (11.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.72°
Saturation
46.32 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.

HWB

H: 29.72°

W: 48.63 %

B: 9.41 %

XYZ

X : 52.32

Y : 49.89

Z : 25.94

YXY

Y1 : 49.89

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 9.41%

M : 30.59%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 49.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.1YR 7.5/6

CIE-Lab

L : 76

A : 13.21

B : 34.64

CIE-Lch

L : 76

C : 37.07

H : 69.13

CIE-Luv

L : 76

U : 39.89

V : 42.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.63

A : 8.61

B : 27.67






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Squash Bisque (M240-5) (Paint - Behr)

Here are the colors similar to Squash Bisque (M240-5) (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.

#E5AA70 Color
Fawn
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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Middle Yellow Red
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#ECAC76 Color
Medium Orange
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#DEB887 Color
Burlywood
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


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


British Standard 4800

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to British Standard 4800


Pantone PMS

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Pantone PMS

#E7B78A Color
PANTONE 720 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#DDA46F Color
PANTONE 721 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#DEB681 Color
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#F0B388 Color
PANTONE 6015 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Squash Bisque (M240-5) (Paint - Behr)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Squash Bisque (M240-5) (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

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Behr



Dunn-Edwards

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Dunn-Edwards

#E9AF78 Color
Yucatan (DE 5269)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#F0B073 Color
Beeswax (DE 5242)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#EDB384 Color
Rusty Orange (DE 5248)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#E9B679 Color
Paloma Tan (DE 5297)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Valspar

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Valspar



PPG Paints

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Benjamin Moore

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Benjamin Moore

#EEB783 Color
Beeswax (2157-40)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#E6B789 Color
Persian Melon (117)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#E7B388 Color
Ansonia Peach (HC-52)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#E8B981 Color
Golden Mist (2158-40)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Sherwin Williams



Farrow & Ball

Squash Bisque (M240-5) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Squash Bisque (M240-5) to Farrow & Ball

#E1B06E Color
Orangery (70)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#D5AF89 Color
Dutch Pink (62)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#DFB797 Color
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ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#D7B693 Color
Mortar Pink (G13)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) - #E7B17C 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



E7B17C
Squash Bisque (M240-5)

7CB2E7
Ruddy Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) - #E7B17C?

Color that best contrast with Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) - #E7B17C is #7CB2E7, color name is Ruddy Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) - #E7B17C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) - #E7B17C is #7CB2E7, color name is Ruddy Blue*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Squash Bisque (M240-5) - #E7B17C Color Images and Patterns


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