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Behr Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) Paint Color


Color Name: Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04)
Hex Color Code: #D3B090
RGB Color Code: RGB(211, 176, 144)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 16.6%, 31.8%, 17.3%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) color - its meaning and example


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.



Dark Color

Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) 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 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(211, 176, 144)
Red
211 (82.7%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
144 (56.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.59%
Yellow
31.75%
Key
17.25%

HSL

HSL(28.66deg, 43.2 %, 69.6 %)

Hue
28.66°
Saturation
43.23 %.
Lightness
69.61 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 83, 41)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
83 (32.7%)
Blue
41 (16.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.66°
Saturation
31.75 %.
Brightness / Value
82.75 %.

HWB

H: 28.66°

W: 56.47 %

B: 17.25 %

XYZ

X : 47.42

Y : 46.91

Z : 32.94

YXY

Y1 : 46.91

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 17.25%

M : 30.98%

Y : 43.53%


LRV

~ 46.9 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 7.3/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.13

A : 8.06

B : 21.14

CIE-Lch

L : 74.13

C : 22.63

H : 69.13

CIE-Luv

L : 74.13

U : 24.42

V : 27.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.49

A : 3.73

B : 19.43






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) to Pantone PMS


#D9B48F
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ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) to British Standard 4800


#C89C82
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ΔE - 6.66 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
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ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) (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


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) to Behr




PPG Paints


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) to PPG Paints


#D3B191
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ΔE - 0.41 (99.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) to Sherwin Williams


#D2B18F
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ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#D5B59B
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)





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Valspar


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Benjamin Moore


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#D6B28D
Natural Leather (CSP-1065)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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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 Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04) - #D3B090 Color Images and Patterns


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