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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





About Pistachio (MQ4-42) color - its meaning and example


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






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pistachio (MQ4-42) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Pistachio (MQ4-42) (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.



#BDB76B
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ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)





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


RAL Design


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Pantone PMS


#C0B561
PANTONE 617 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#ABA460
PANTONE 4237 C
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to British Standard 4800


#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to RAL Classic


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Pistachio (MQ4-42) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pistachio (MQ4-42) (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


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Behr


#BFB065
Riesling Grape (PPU9-06)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#B1A76F
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ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Dunn-Edwards


#BDB268
Palm Leaf (DE 5508)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#BFAE5B
Mack Creek (DE 5459)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Valspar


#BAAB5D
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#B3A85B
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Benjamin Moore


#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
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Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to PPG Paints


#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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Split Pea Soup (PPG1109-5)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
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Secret Safari (PPG1110-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pistachio (MQ4-42) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pistachio (MQ4-42) to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% 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 Pistachio (MQ4-42) - #BCAF65 Color Images and Patterns


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