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Behr Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) Paint Color


Color Name: Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
Hex Color Code: #CAB79C
RGB Color Code: RGB(202, 183, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.4%, 22.8%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)?

Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) is #CAB79C, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 183, 156).

In the RGB color model, Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) has a red value of 202, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.4% magenta, 22.8% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) is cool or warm?

The color Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)?

Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) 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 49 puts Behr Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) 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


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(202, 183, 156)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.41%
Yellow
22.77%
Key
20.78%

HSL

HSL(35.22deg, 30.3 %, 70.2 %)

Hue
35.22°
Saturation
30.26 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 78, 43)
Red
39 (15.2%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
43 (17.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.22°
Saturation
22.77 %.
Brightness / Value
79.22 %.

HWB

H: 35.22°

W: 61.18 %

B: 20.78 %

XYZ

X : 47.29

Y : 48.82

Z : 38.38

YXY

Y1 : 48.82

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 20.78%

M : 28.24%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 48.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 7.4/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 75.34

A : 2.49

B : 16.2

CIE-Lch

L : 75.34

C : 16.39

H : 81.27

CIE-Luv

L : 75.34

U : 13.29

V : 22.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.87

A : -1.47

B : 16.34






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) (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.



#C3B091
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ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to Pantone PMS


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to RAL Classic


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) (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


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to Behr




Valspar


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to Valspar


#CAB598
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ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#C9B798
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ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
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ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)





Sherwin Williams


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#CBB99B
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ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to Benjamin Moore


#C9B394
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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) to Dunn-Edwards


#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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Apache Tan (DEC 746)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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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 Elemental Tan (MQ2-21) - #CAB79C Color Images and Patterns


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