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Behr Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) Paint Color


Color Name: Milk Thistle (MQ6-26)
Hex Color Code: #9E9B88
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 155, 136)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.9%, 13.9%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) color - its meaning and example


What color is Milk Thistle (MQ6-26)?

Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) is #9E9B88, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 155, 136).

In the RGB color model, Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) has a red value of 158, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 136. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 13.9% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51.8° (degrees), 10.2 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) has a hue of 51.8° (degrees), 13.9 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) is cool or warm?

The color Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26)?

Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Milk Thistle (MQ6-26)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) 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 32 puts Behr Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) paint color in the darker 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


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 155, 136)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.90%
Yellow
13.92%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(51.82deg, 10.2 %, 57.6 %)

Hue
51.82°
Saturation
10.19 %.
Lightness
57.65 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 92, 73)
Red
57 (22.3%)
Yellow
92 (36.0%)
Blue
73 (28.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
51.82°
Saturation
13.92 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 51.82°

W: 53.33 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 30.27

Y : 32.49

Z : 27.97

YXY

Y1 : 32.49

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 39.22%

Y : 46.67%


LRV

~ 32.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.9GY 6.2/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 63.75

A : -2.29

B : 10.36

CIE-Lch

L : 63.75

C : 10.61

H : 102.49

CIE-Luv

L : 63.75

U : 2.84

V : 14.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 57

A : -4.97

B : 10.81






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) (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.



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ΔE - 8.80 (91.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) to Pantone PMS


#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 8381 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
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RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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Green Sprout (SW 7728)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) to Valspar


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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


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ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


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ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Milk Thistle (MQ6-26) to Behr


#95987E
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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


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