Behr Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) Paint Color

What color is Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43)?

Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) is #EDD1AC, and the RGB color code is RGB(237, 209, 172).

In the RGB color model, Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) has a red value of 237, a green value of 209, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 27.4% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.2° (degrees), 64.4 % saturation, and 80.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) has a hue of 34.2° (degrees), 27.4 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.

Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) is cool or warm?

The color Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43)?

Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) has an LRV of nearly 67. By LRV value, it is a 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 67 puts Behr Ceramic Beige (MQ3-43) paint color in the lighter 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.