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Behr Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) Paint Color


Color Name: Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)
Hex Color Code: #B69981
RGB Color Code: RGB(182, 153, 129)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.9%, 29.1%, 28.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)?

Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) is #B69981, and the RGB color code is RGB(182, 153, 129).

In the RGB color model, Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) has a red value of 182, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 129. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 29.1% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation, and 61.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) has a hue of 27.2° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) is cool or warm?

The color Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)?

Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) 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 34 puts Behr Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) paint color in the darker 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


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 153, 129)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
129 (50.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.93%
Yellow
29.12%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(27.17deg, 26.6 %, 61.0 %)

Hue
27.17°
Saturation
26.63 %.
Lightness
60.98 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 91, 62)
Red
62 (24.2%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
62 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.17°
Saturation
29.12 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 27.17°

W: 50.59 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 34.65

Y : 34.31

Z : 25.57

YXY

Y1 : 34.31

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 40.00%

Y : 49.41%


LRV

~ 34.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.5YR 6.4/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.21

A : 7.12

B : 16.63

CIE-Lch

L : 65.21

C : 18.09

H : 66.81

CIE-Luv

L : 65.21

U : 19.94

V : 21.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.58

A : 3.06

B : 15.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) (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.



#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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Hazelnut
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Pantone PMS


#B79A81
PANTONE 2312 C
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#B19780
PANTONE 4046 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#C09C83
PANTONE 7521 C
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to British Standard 4800


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) (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


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Behr


#B79983
Stone Brown (250F-4)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#B7967F
Potter'S Clay (S220-4)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Benjamin Moore


#B99B82
Dark Buff (CSP-320)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#B4967A
Beach House Beige (1083)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#BE997C
Metallic Gold (2163-40)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Sherwin Williams


#B7987B
Canoe (SW 7724)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B59778
Soft Fawn (SW 9097)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BFA287
Oak Barrel (SW 7714)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)





PPG Paints


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to PPG Paints


#B19C86
Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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Coffee Kiss (PPG1084-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Cool Clay (PPG1071-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Dunn-Edwards


#B69E87
Baked Potato (DEC 717)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) to Valspar


#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B29175
Changing Seasons (3001-9C)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AE9986
Desert at Dusk (M105)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% 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 Cavern Clay (MQ2-41) - #B69981 Color Images and Patterns


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