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Behr French Pastry (MQ2-40) Paint Color


Color Name: French Pastry (MQ2-40)
Hex Color Code: #C4AA92
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 170, 146)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.3%, 25.5%, 23.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About French Pastry (MQ2-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is French Pastry (MQ2-40)?

French Pastry (MQ2-40) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Pastry (MQ2-40) is #C4AA92, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 170, 146).

In the RGB color model, French Pastry (MQ2-40) has a red value of 196, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 25.5% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Pastry (MQ2-40) has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


French Pastry (MQ2-40) is cool or warm?

The color French Pastry (MQ2-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of French Pastry (MQ2-40)?

French Pastry (MQ2-40) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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

French Pastry (MQ2-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of French Pastry (MQ2-40) 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 43 puts Behr French Pastry (MQ2-40) 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


French Pastry (MQ2-40) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 170, 146)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.27%
Yellow
25.51%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(28.8deg, 29.8 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
28.8°
Saturation
29.76 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 82, 50)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.3%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.8°
Saturation
25.51 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 28.8°

W: 57.25 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 42.33

Y : 42.56

Z : 33.18

YXY

Y1 : 42.56

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 33.33%

Y : 42.75%


LRV

~ 42.6 %

Munsell Color System

2.4Y 7.0/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 71.26

A : 5.72

B : 15.86

CIE-Lch

L : 71.26

C : 16.86

H : 70.15

CIE-Luv

L : 71.26

U : 17.74

V : 20.91

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.24

A : 1.65

B : 15.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to French Pastry (MQ2-40) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to French Pastry (MQ2-40) (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 - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Pantone PMS


#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#CDA788
PANTONE 4665 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#D4B59E
PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to British Standard 4800




RAL Classic


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to French Pastry (MQ2-40) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to French Pastry (MQ2-40) (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


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Behr


#CAAC91
Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#C8AE96
Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#CCAF92
Dover Plains (DE 6116)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Sherwin Williams


#C5A88D
Beige Intenso (SW 9096)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#CCB299
Tawny Tan (SW 7713)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#CAB3A0
Familiar Beige (SW 6093)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#D0B19B
Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to PPG Paints


#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


French Pastry (MQ2-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of French Pastry (MQ2-40) to Valspar


#C6AF98
Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#CEAF93
Maple Leaf (2008-8B)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% 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


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