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Behr Limescent (MQ3-16) Paint Color


Color Name: Limescent (MQ3-16)
Hex Color Code: #E0D4B7
RGB Color Code: RGB(224, 212, 183)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.4%, 18.3%, 12.2%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Limescent (MQ3-16) color - its meaning and example


What color is Limescent (MQ3-16)?

Limescent (MQ3-16) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Limescent (MQ3-16) is #E0D4B7, and the RGB color code is RGB(224, 212, 183).

In the RGB color model, Limescent (MQ3-16) has a red value of 224, a green value of 212, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 18.3% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.4° (degrees), 39.8 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Limescent (MQ3-16) has a hue of 42.4° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.


Limescent (MQ3-16) is cool or warm?

The color Limescent (MQ3-16) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Limescent (MQ3-16)?

Limescent (MQ3-16) has an LRV of nearly 66. 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

Limescent (MQ3-16)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Limescent (MQ3-16) 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 66 puts Behr Limescent (MQ3-16) 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


Limescent (MQ3-16) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(224, 212, 183)
Red
224 (87.8%)
Green
212 (83.1%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.36%
Yellow
18.30%
Key
12.16%

HSL

HSL(42.44deg, 39.8 %, 79.8 %)

Hue
42.44°
Saturation
39.81 %.
Lightness
79.80 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 62, 25)
Red
21 (8.0%)
Yellow
62 (24.4%)
Blue
25 (9.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.44°
Saturation
18.30 %.
Brightness / Value
87.84 %.

HWB

H: 42.44°

W: 71.76 %

B: 12.16 %

XYZ

X : 62.83

Y : 66.35

Z : 54.3

YXY

Y1 : 66.35

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 12.16%

M : 16.86%

Y : 28.24%


LRV

~ 66.4 %

Munsell Color System

9.4Y 8.4/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 85.18

A : -0.54

B : 15.84

CIE-Lch

L : 85.18

C : 15.85

H : 91.96

CIE-Luv

L : 85.18

U : 8.85

V : 22.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.46

A : -4.87

B : 17.5






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Limescent (MQ3-16) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Limescent (MQ3-16) (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 - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
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Parchment
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Pantone PMS


#E7DBB9
PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#E2D9C2
PANTONE 9162 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#DFD1A7
PANTONE 7500 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#EFDBB2
PANTONE 7506 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Limescent (MQ3-16) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Limescent (MQ3-16) (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.


Valspar


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Valspar


#E5D6B5
Meadow Dew (8003-24B)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#E8DBBF
Vanilla Pudding (T560)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#E5D9C3
Unforgettable (7003-2)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
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Candelabra (V092-1)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to PPG Paints


#E7D9B9
At The Beach (PPG12-28)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#E7DBBF
Deserted Beach (PPG1104-3)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#E5DBC5
Almond Paste (PPG1103-2)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#E6DDC6
Irresistible (PPG1094-1)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Behr


#E5DBC1
Scribe (MQ2-31)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#E5D9B6
Lemon Balm (PPU8-13)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#EBDEC4
Navajo White (22)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#EDE0C0
New Cream (HDC-NT-17)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Dunn-Edwards


#E7DCC1
Natural Radiance (DET 660)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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Mission White (DET 673)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#ECE0C4
Sailcloth (DE 6184)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#E2D8C3
Exclusive Ivory (DE 6191)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Sherwin Williams


#E8D9BD
Roycroft Vellum (SW 2833)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#E9E0C5
Chamomile (SW 6399)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#EDE0C5
Vital Yellow (SW 6392)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#EDDBBD
Cottage Cream (SW 7678)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Limescent (MQ3-16) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Limescent (MQ3-16) to Benjamin Moore


#E8DCBA
Consentino Chardonnay (247)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#EBDBB9
Standish White (HC-32)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E4DCC4
Ivory Porcelain (239)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#E9DDC5
Barely Beige (1066)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% 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 Limescent (MQ3-16) - #E0D4B7 Color Images and Patterns


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