Behr Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) Paint Color

What color is Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18)?

Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) is #DDDACE, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 218, 206).

In the RGB color model, Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) has a red value of 221, a green value of 218, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.4% magenta, 6.8% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48° (degrees), 18.1 % saturation, and 83.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) has a hue of 48° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.

Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) is cool or warm?

The color Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18)?

Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) has an LRV of nearly 70. 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 70 puts Behr Ginger Sugar (MQ3-18) 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.