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Behr Distant Star (MQ5-31) Paint Color


Color Name: Distant Star (MQ5-31)
Hex Color Code: #BAC1C3
RGB Color Code: RGB(186, 193, 195)
CMYK Values*: 4.6%, 1.0%, 0.0%, 23.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Blue Gray





About Distant Star (MQ5-31) color - its meaning and example


What color is Distant Star (MQ5-31)?

Distant Star (MQ5-31) color belongs to the Gray Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Distant Star (MQ5-31) is #BAC1C3, and the RGB color code is RGB(186, 193, 195).

In the RGB color model, Distant Star (MQ5-31) has a red value of 186, a green value of 193, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.6% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 7.0 % saturation, and 74.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Distant Star (MQ5-31) has a hue of 193.3° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation and 76.5 % brightness/value.


Distant Star (MQ5-31) is cool or warm?

The color Distant Star (MQ5-31) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Distant Star (MQ5-31)?

Distant Star (MQ5-31) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

Distant Star (MQ5-31)

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of Distant Star (MQ5-31) 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 53 puts Behr Distant Star (MQ5-31) 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


Distant Star (MQ5-31) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(186, 193, 195)
Red
186 (72.9%)
Green
193 (75.7%)
Blue
195 (76.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.62%
Magenta
1.03%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
23.53%

HSL

HSL(193.33deg, 7.0 %, 74.7 %)

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
6.98 %.
Lightness
74.71 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 51, 47)
Red
25 (9.9%)
Yellow
51 (20.2%)
Blue
47 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.33°
Saturation
4.62 %.
Brightness / Value
76.47 %.

HWB

H: 193.33°

W: 72.94 %

B: 23.53 %

XYZ

X : 49.17

Y : 52.52

Z : 59.18

YXY

Y1 : 52.52

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.06%

M : 24.31%

Y : 23.53%


LRV

~ 52.5 %

Munsell Color System

6BG 7.6/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 77.59

A : -2.02

B : -1.85

CIE-Lch

L : 77.59

C : 2.74

H : 222.44

CIE-Luv

L : 77.59

U : -4

V : -2.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.47

A : -5.71

B : 2.32






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Distant Star (MQ5-31) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Distant Star (MQ5-31) (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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Pantone PMS


#C1C6C8
PANTONE 428 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#B1B7BA
PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to British Standard 4800


#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Distant Star (MQ5-31) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Distant Star (MQ5-31) (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


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Behr


#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C0C4C6
Galactic Tint (N510-2)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#BEC2C1
Silver Mine (PPU26-18)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Sherwin Williams


#B8C0C3
Krypton (SW 6247)
ΔE - 0.65 (99.3% similar)
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#BEC1C3
Lazy Gray (SW 6254)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#B8BCBB
Monorail Silver (SW 7663)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to PPG Paints


#B8BFC2
Gray Frost (PPG1012-4)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#B9C0C0
Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#BFC4C5
Train (PPG0993-2)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#BDC1C1
Quest (PPG10-15)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)





Valspar


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Valspar


#BCC2C2
Shallow Skies (V116-1)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#BBC3C8
Elliott Bay (P035)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#B8C2C8
Seersucker (8006-8B)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Dunn-Edwards


#B4BCBF
Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#C0C3C4
Foil (DE 6360)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#BBBFC3
Silver Lined (DE 6353)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Distant Star (MQ5-31) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Distant Star (MQ5-31) to Benjamin Moore


#B8BDC0
Thundercloud Gray (2124-40)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#BEC2C2
Eternity (AF-695)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#BAC1C6
Gray Timber Wolf (2126-50)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#B9BFBE
Winter Solstice (1605)
ΔE - 1.66 (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 Distant Star (MQ5-31) - #BAC1C3 Color Images and Patterns


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