Behr Bistro (MQ2-34) Paint Color

What color is Bistro (MQ2-34)?

Bistro (MQ2-34) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bistro (MQ2-34) is #705950, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 89, 80).

In the RGB color model, Bistro (MQ2-34) has a red value of 112, a green value of 89, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.5% magenta, 28.6% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.9° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 37.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bistro (MQ2-34) has a hue of 16.9° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.

Bistro (MQ2-34) is cool or warm?

The color Bistro (MQ2-34) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bistro (MQ2-34)?

Bistro (MQ2-34) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark 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.

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 11 puts Behr Bistro (MQ2-34) 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.