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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%





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)?

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
Fawn
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#ECAC76
Middle Yellow Red
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#ECAC76
Medium Orange
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#DEB887
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


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


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


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


Pantone TCX


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




RAL Design


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




RAL Classic


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


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)





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


#E0A878
Thai Ice Tea (MQ4-36)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#E4B070
Mac N Cheese (M260-5)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D9AD7A
Cork (PPU6-05)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


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


#EAB583
Fragrant Coriander (3002-6A)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#ECB479
Old Plaster (P013)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#EEB377
Spun Gold (3001-5C)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#DEAF79
Imperial Gold (3003-5C)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)





PPG Paints


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


#E2AC78
Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#E1B270
Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#DFB170
Tesoros (PPG17-20)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#E6B570
Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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


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


#E3AC72
Viva Gold (SW 6367)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#EFB57A
Surprise Amber (SW 6654)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#E3AB7B
Sun Bleached Ochre (SW 9011)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#E8B87F
Polvo de Oro (SW 9012)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% 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


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


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