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Behr Basswood (MQ2-46) Paint Color


Color Name: Basswood (MQ2-46)
Hex Color Code: #C9B196
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 177, 150)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.9%, 25.4%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Basswood (MQ2-46) color - its meaning and example


What color is Basswood (MQ2-46)?

Basswood (MQ2-46) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Basswood (MQ2-46) is #C9B196, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 177, 150).

In the RGB color model, Basswood (MQ2-46) has a red value of 201, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 25.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.8° (degrees), 32.1 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Basswood (MQ2-46) has a hue of 31.8° (degrees), 25.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Basswood (MQ2-46) is cool or warm?

The color Basswood (MQ2-46) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Basswood (MQ2-46)?

Basswood (MQ2-46) has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

Basswood (MQ2-46)

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of Basswood (MQ2-46) 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 46 puts Behr Basswood (MQ2-46) 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


Basswood (MQ2-46) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 177, 150)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.94%
Yellow
25.37%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(31.76deg, 32.1 %, 68.8 %)

Hue
31.76°
Saturation
32.08 %.
Lightness
68.82 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 81, 46)
Red
43 (17.0%)
Yellow
81 (31.7%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.76°
Saturation
25.37 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 31.76°

W: 58.82 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 45.31

Y : 46.06

Z : 35.36

YXY

Y1 : 46.06

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 30.59%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 46.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.7Y 7.2/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 73.59

A : 4.45

B : 16.99

CIE-Lch

L : 73.59

C : 17.57

H : 75.31

CIE-Luv

L : 73.59

U : 16.59

V : 22.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.87

A : 0.4

B : 16.62






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Basswood (MQ2-46) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Basswood (MQ2-46) (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.



#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#DBC1AA
Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Pantone PMS


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#D4B59E
PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


RAL Design


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Basswood (MQ2-46) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Basswood (MQ2-46) (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


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Behr


#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Valspar


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Valspar


#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Dunn-Edwards


#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D2B698
Slopes (DEC 721)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to PPG Paints


#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Sherwin Williams


#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#D2B79E
Ginger Root (SW 9095)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Basswood (MQ2-46) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Basswood (MQ2-46) to Benjamin Moore


#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% 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


Behr Basswood (MQ2-46) - #C9B196 Color Images and Patterns


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