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Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) Paint Color


Color Name: Cockleshell (MQ1-31)
Hex Color Code: #E3C6AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 198, 175)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.8%, 22.9%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Cockleshell (MQ1-31) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cockleshell (MQ1-31)?

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cockleshell (MQ1-31) is #E3C6AF, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 198, 175).

In the RGB color model, Cockleshell (MQ1-31) has a red value of 227, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 22.9% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 48.1 % saturation, and 78.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cockleshell (MQ1-31) has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) is cool or warm?

The color Cockleshell (MQ1-31) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cockleshell (MQ1-31)?

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

Cockleshell (MQ1-31)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) 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 60 puts Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) 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


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 198, 175)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.78%
Yellow
22.91%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(26.54deg, 48.1 %, 78.8 %)

Hue
26.54°
Saturation
48.15 %.
Lightness
78.82 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 65, 29)
Red
29 (11.2%)
Yellow
65 (25.4%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.54°
Saturation
22.91 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 26.54°

W: 68.63 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 59.61

Y : 59.81

Z : 48.96

YXY

Y1 : 59.81

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 22.35%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 59.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.8Y 8.0/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 81.74

A : 6.71

B : 15.29

CIE-Lch

L : 81.74

C : 16.69

H : 66.31

CIE-Luv

L : 81.74

U : 19.34

V : 20.62

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.34

A : 2.24

B : 16.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (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.



#DBC1AA
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ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Pantone PMS


#E1C5AE
PANTONE 4043 C
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4685 C
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4675 C
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (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


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Behr


#E3C8B1
Mesquite Powder (S230-2)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
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Tapestry Beige (S210-2)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
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Bali Sand (N250-2A)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Benjamin Moore


#E0C3AD
Shorewood (1151)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Dunn-Edwards


#E2C4AF
Gypsum Rose (DET 452)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
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Adobe South (DEC 709)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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Practical Tan (DE 6115)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)





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Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to PPG Paints


#E8CBB4
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ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Sherwin Williams


#EBCCB3
Sweet Orange (SW 6351)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#ECCEB9
Aristocrat Peach (SW 0027)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Peach Fuzz (SW 6344)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Valspar


#DAC1AA
Vanilla Iced Coffee (P084)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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Misty Loch (8003-12C)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)








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 Cockleshell (MQ1-31) - #E3C6AF Color Images and Patterns


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