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Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) Paint Color


Color Name: Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25)
Hex Color Code: #D6D9D8
RGB Color Code: RGB(214, 217, 216)
CMYK Values*: 1.4%, 0.0%, 0.5%, 14.9%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25)?

Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) is #D6D9D8, and the RGB color code is RGB(214, 217, 216).

In the RGB color model, Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) has a red value of 214, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 216. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.5% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 160° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation, and 84.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) has a hue of 160° (degrees), 1.4 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25)?

Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a 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

Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25)

Light Color


Compare LRV 69 of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) 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 69 puts Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) paint color in the lighter 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


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(214, 217, 216)
Red
214 (83.9%)
Green
217 (85.1%)
Blue
216 (84.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
1.38%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.46%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(160deg, 3.8 %, 84.5 %)

Hue
160°
Saturation
3.80 %.
Lightness
84.51 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 36, 28)
Red
14 (5.6%)
Yellow
36 (14.0%)
Blue
28 (10.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
160°
Saturation
1.38 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 160°

W: 83.92 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 64.94

Y : 68.88

Z : 74.84

YXY

Y1 : 68.88

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 16.08%

M : 14.90%

Y : 15.29%


LRV

~ 68.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.5G 8.5/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 86.44

A : -1.19

B : 0.13

CIE-Lch

L : 86.44

C : 1.2

H : 173.98

CIE-Luv

L : 86.44

U : -1.63

V : 0.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.99

A : -5.57

B : 4.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) (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.



#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#E5E4E2
Platinum
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Pantone PMS


#D4D5D4
PANTONE 10101 C
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#D0D3D4
PANTONE 427 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#D0D0CE
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


RAL Design


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to British Standard 4800


#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)





Paint similar to Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) (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


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Behr


#D9DCDB
Drizzle (PPU26-14)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#DBDDDB
Shiny Luster (N500-1)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#DBDCDB
Pixel White (N530-1)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)


Valspar


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Valspar


#D5D8D7
Aerodynamic (8006-10A)
ΔE - 0.23 (99.8% similar)
#D5D6D4
Polar Star (4005-1A)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#D7D9DA
Fragile Blue (7004-10)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#D1D3D1
Morning Lake (7004-21)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Sherwin Williams


#D4D8D7
Olympus White (SW 6253)
ΔE - 0.56 (99.4% similar)
#D3D5D3
Reflection (SW 7661)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#DCDEDC
Site White (SW 7070)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#DBDFE0
Icicle (SW 6238)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Benjamin Moore


#D8D9D8
Graytint (1611)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#DCDFDE
Pearl River (871)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#DDE1E1
Mineral Ice (2132-70)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#DEE2E3
Whirlpool (1436)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to PPG Paints


#D9DCDD
Spring Thaw (PPG1013-2)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#D0D3D3
Elemental (PPG1011-2)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#E0DFDC
Shaded Whisper (PPG0995-1)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#E3E4E2
Aria (PPG1001-2)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) to Dunn-Edwards


#D8DADB
Silver Setting (DE 6359)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#D9D9D6
Winter Morn (DET 617)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#DBDBDA
Porpoise (DE 6373)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#D5D7D9
December Sky (DE 6352)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) - #D6D9D8 color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) - #D6D9D8 Color Images and Patterns


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