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Behr Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) Paint Color


Color Name: Ivory Paper (MQ3-12)
Hex Color Code: #E6DECA
RGB Color Code: RGB(230, 222, 202)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.5%, 12.2%, 9.8%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ivory Paper (MQ3-12)?

Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) is #E6DECA, and the RGB color code is RGB(230, 222, 202).

In the RGB color model, Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) has a red value of 230, a green value of 222, and a blue value of 202. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation, and 84.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) is cool or warm?

The color Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12)?

Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) has an LRV of nearly 73. 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

Ivory Paper (MQ3-12)

Light Color


Compare LRV 73 of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) 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 73 puts Behr Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) 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


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(230, 222, 202)
Red
230 (90.2%)
Green
222 (87.1%)
Blue
202 (79.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.48%
Yellow
12.17%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 35.9 %, 84.7 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
35.90 %.
Lightness
84.71 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 48, 20)
Red
14 (5.5%)
Yellow
48 (18.7%)
Blue
20 (7.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
12.17 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 79.22 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 69.42

Y : 73.33

Z : 66.37

YXY

Y1 : 73.33

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 9.80%

M : 12.94%

Y : 20.78%


LRV

~ 73.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.2GY 8.7/1.7

CIE-Lab

L : 88.6

A : -0.61

B : 10.77

CIE-Lch

L : 88.6

C : 10.79

H : 93.24

CIE-Luv

L : 88.6

U : 5.82

V : 16.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.63

A : -5.16

B : 13.99






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) (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.



#EAE0C8
Pearl
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#F1E9D2
Parchment
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#F0EAD6
Eggshell
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Pantone PMS


#E2D9C2
PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#EFE4CE
PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#EDE1CF
PANTONE 9185 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#F3E4CD
PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) (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


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Behr




PPG Paints


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to PPG Paints


#E5DDC8
Navajo White (PPG1101-2)
ΔE - 0.45 (99.5% similar)
#E6DDC6
Irresistible (PPG1094-1)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#E5DBC5
Almond Paste (PPG1103-2)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#E3DDCC
Fossil Stone (PPG1102-2)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Benjamin Moore


#E7DECA
Natural Wicker (950)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
#E8E0CE
Cake Batter (CSP-215)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#EADFC9
French White (1093)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#E5DECE
Maritime White (963)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Sherwin Williams


#E8DFCA
Polar Bear (SW 7564)
ΔE - 0.55 (99.4% similar)
#E9E1CA
Restoration Ivory (SW 6413)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#ECE1CB
Classical White (SW 2829)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#E2DACA
Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Dunn-Edwards


#E3DAC6
Instant Classic (DET 672)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#E5DFCD
Pueblo White (DET 675)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#EBE2CF
Muscat Blanc (DET 676)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#E2D8C3
Exclusive Ivory (DE 6191)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)


Valspar


Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) to Valspar


#E0DAC9
Bare Market (T670)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#ECE5D0
Snow on the Pines (8004-22A)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#EADFCC
Courtyard Tan (7002-13)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#E1DBCB
Gossamer Green (8004-23A)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% 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 Ivory Paper (MQ3-12) - #E6DECA Color Images and Patterns


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