Behr Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) Paint Color

What color is Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17)?

Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) is #E4DCC6, and the RGB color code is RGB(228, 220, 198).

In the RGB color model, Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) has a red value of 228, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 13.2% yellow, and 10.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation, and 83.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) has a hue of 44° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 89.4 % brightness/value.

Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) is cool or warm?

The color Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17)?

Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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 72 puts Behr Chartreuse Frost (MQ3-17) 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.