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Behr So Shy (MQ3-29) Paint Color


Color Name: So Shy (MQ3-29)
Hex Color Code: #DAD5D6
RGB Color Code: RGB(218, 213, 214)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.3%, 1.8%, 14.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About So Shy (MQ3-29) color - its meaning and example


What color is So Shy (MQ3-29)?

So Shy (MQ3-29) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for So Shy (MQ3-29) is #DAD5D6, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 213, 214).

In the RGB color model, So Shy (MQ3-29) has a red value of 218, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.3% magenta, 1.8% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 348° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation, and 84.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, So Shy (MQ3-29) has a hue of 348° (degrees), 2.3 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.


So Shy (MQ3-29) is cool or warm?

The color So Shy (MQ3-29) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of So Shy (MQ3-29)?

So Shy (MQ3-29) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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

So Shy (MQ3-29)

Light Color


Compare LRV 67 of So Shy (MQ3-29) 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 67 puts Behr So Shy (MQ3-29) 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


So Shy (MQ3-29) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(218, 213, 214)
Red
218 (85.5%)
Green
213 (83.5%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.29%
Yellow
1.83%
Key
14.51%

HSL

HSL(348deg, 6.3 %, 84.5 %)

Hue
348°
Saturation
6.33 %.
Lightness
84.51 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 37, 28)
Red
16 (6.3%)
Yellow
37 (14.4%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
348°
Saturation
2.29 %.
Brightness / Value
85.49 %.

HWB

H: 348°

W: 83.53 %

B: 14.51 %

XYZ

X : 64.85

Y : 67.35

Z : 73.2

YXY

Y1 : 67.35

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 14.51%

M : 16.47%

Y : 16.08%


LRV

~ 67.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.5R 8.4/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 85.68

A : 1.89

B : 0.1

CIE-Lch

L : 85.68

C : 1.89

H : 3.17

CIE-Luv

L : 85.68

U : 2.79

V : -0.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 82.07

A : -2.57

B : 4.56






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to So Shy (MQ3-29) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to So Shy (MQ3-29) (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.



#D3D3D3
Light Gray
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#DCDCDC
Gainsboro
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#CCCCCC
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ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#E6DDD8
Light Nude
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to British Standard 4800


#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D8D7DD
BS 22-B-17 - Lavender Haze
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#E2E2E1
BS 10-A-01 - White
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Pantone PMS


#E5E1E6
PANTONE 663 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D4D5D4
PANTONE 10101 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#D0D0CE
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to So Shy (MQ3-29) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to So Shy (MQ3-29) (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.


PPG Paints


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to PPG Paints


#D7D2D1
Balanced (PPG1003-2)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#DCD8D7
Go To Gray (PPG1004-1)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#E0DDDD
Silver Screen (PPG1014-3)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#E1DDDB
Fall Chill (PPG1003-1)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Benjamin Moore


#D3CFD0
Violet Pearl (1451)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#D8D9D8
Graytint (1611)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#EAE1DE
Bridal Rose (1247)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#CDCCCA
Cement Gray (2112-60)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Behr


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Behr


#D6D4D7
Mirror Ball (N550-1)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#DFDDDF
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#CECBCB
Rock Crystal (MQ3-28)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#DFD6D1
Kyoto Pearl (MQ3-02)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)





Valspar


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Valspar


#D4D0CF
White Pepper (4001-1A)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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London Calling (8004-48A)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D0CCCD
Mercury Glass (V136-1)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Dunn-Edwards


#E0DCDB
Snow Peak (DE 6386)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#D1D0D1
Clouded Vision (DE 6380)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Silver Lake (DE 6379)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#DCD8D4
Heirloom Shade (DEW 395)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


So Shy (MQ3-29) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of So Shy (MQ3-29) to Sherwin Williams


#E4DBD8
Smart White (SW 6007)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#DDDCDB
Spatial White (SW 6259)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#E3D9D5
Dreamy White (SW 6021)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#CFCAC7
Grayish (SW 6001)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% 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 So Shy (MQ3-29) - #DAD5D6 Color Images and Patterns


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