Behr Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) Paint Color

What color is Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04)?

Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) is #D3B090, and the RGB color code is RGB(211, 176, 144).

In the RGB color model, Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) has a red value of 211, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 144. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 31.8% yellow, and 17.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.7° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation, and 69.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) has a hue of 28.7° (degrees), 31.8 % saturation and 82.7 % brightness/value.

Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) is cool or warm?

The color Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04)?

Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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.

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 47 puts Behr Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) 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.