Behr Pistachio (MQ4-42) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Pistachio (MQ4-42) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BCAF65 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(188, 175, 101) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 6.9%, 46.3%, 26.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Green |
What color is Pistachio (MQ4-42)?
Pistachio (MQ4-42) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pistachio (MQ4-42) is #BCAF65, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 175, 101).
In the RGB color model, Pistachio (MQ4-42) has a red value of 188, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 101. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 46.3% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 51° (degrees), 39.4 % saturation, and 56.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pistachio (MQ4-42) has a hue of 51° (degrees), 46.3 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.
Pistachio (MQ4-42) is cool or warm?
The color Pistachio (MQ4-42) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Pistachio (MQ4-42)?
Pistachio (MQ4-42) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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
Pistachio (MQ4-42)
Light Color
Compare LRV 42 of Pistachio (MQ4-42) 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 42 puts Behr Pistachio (MQ4-42) 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
Pistachio (MQ4-42) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(188, 175, 101)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
101 (39.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.91%
Yellow
46.28%
Key
26.27%
HSL
HSL(51.03deg, 39.4 %, 56.7 %)
Hue
51.03°
Saturation
39.37 %.
Lightness
56.67 %.
RYB
RYB(56, 119, 49)
Red
56 (21.8%)
Yellow
119 (46.8%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
51.03°
Saturation
46.28 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.
HWB
H: 51.03°
W: 39.61 %
B: 26.27 %
XYZ
X : 38.42
Y : 42.29
Z : 18.45
YXY
Y1 : 42.29
X : 0.39
Y2 : 0.43
CMY
C : 26.27%
M : 31.37%
Y : 60.39%
LRV
~ 42.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.1Y 7.0/5.8
CIE-Lab
L : 71.07
A : -5.62
B : 39.45
CIE-Lch
L : 71.07
C : 39.85
H : 98.11
CIE-Luv
L : 71.07
U : 12.2
V : 50.26
Hunter-Lab
L : 65.03
A : -8.35
B : 28.7
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Classic
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Paint similar to Pistachio (MQ4-42) (Paint - Behr)
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Behr
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Color Combinations
View more Pistachio (MQ4-42) - #BCAF65 color palettes and coordinating colors
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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.
BC6572
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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.
BCAF65
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
BCAF65
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Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
BCAF65
C3B774
C9BF84
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D7CFA3
DED7B2
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EBE7D1
F2EFE0
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FFFFFF
BCAF65
A99E5B
968C51
847A47
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5E5832
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Pistachio (MQ4-42) - #BCAF65 Color Images and Patterns
