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Behr Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) Paint Color


Color Name: Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36)
Hex Color Code: #D5BFAD
RGB Color Code: RGB(213, 191, 173)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.3%, 18.8%, 16.5%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36)?

Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) is #D5BFAD, and the RGB color code is RGB(213, 191, 173).

In the RGB color model, Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) has a red value of 213, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 18.8% yellow, and 16.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation, and 75.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) has a hue of 27° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 83.5 % brightness/value.


Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) is cool or warm?

The color Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36)?

Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) 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 54 puts Behr Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) 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


Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(213, 191, 173)
Red
213 (83.5%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.33%
Yellow
18.78%
Key
16.47%

HSL

HSL(27deg, 32.3 %, 75.7 %)

Hue
27°
Saturation
32.26 %.
Lightness
75.69 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 66, 37)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
66 (25.9%)
Blue
37 (14.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27°
Saturation
18.78 %.
Brightness / Value
83.53 %.

HWB

H: 27°

W: 67.84 %

B: 16.47 %

XYZ

X : 53.61

Y : 54.42

Z : 47.21

YXY

Y1 : 54.42

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 16.47%

M : 25.10%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 54.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 7.7/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 78.71

A : 4.9

B : 11.91

CIE-Lch

L : 78.71

C : 12.88

H : 67.64

CIE-Luv

L : 78.71

U : 14.48

V : 16.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.77

A : 0.62

B : 13.7






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#DAC9AF
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#E6D2B5
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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 Elusive Dawn (MQ2-36) - #D5BFAD Color Images and Patterns


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