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Behr Granite Dust (MQ3-06) Paint Color


Color Name: Granite Dust (MQ3-06)
Hex Color Code: #D7CEC4
RGB Color Code: RGB(215, 206, 196)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.2%, 8.8%, 15.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Granite Dust (MQ3-06) color - its meaning and example


What color is Granite Dust (MQ3-06)?

Granite Dust (MQ3-06) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Granite Dust (MQ3-06) is #D7CEC4, and the RGB color code is RGB(215, 206, 196).

In the RGB color model, Granite Dust (MQ3-06) has a red value of 215, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.2% magenta, 8.8% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.6° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation, and 80.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Granite Dust (MQ3-06) has a hue of 31.6° (degrees), 8.8 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.


Granite Dust (MQ3-06) is cool or warm?

The color Granite Dust (MQ3-06) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Granite Dust (MQ3-06)?

Granite Dust (MQ3-06) has an LRV of nearly 63. 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.



Dark Color

Granite Dust (MQ3-06)

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of Granite Dust (MQ3-06) 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 63 puts Behr Granite Dust (MQ3-06) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Granite Dust (MQ3-06) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(215, 206, 196)
Red
215 (84.3%)
Green
206 (80.8%)
Blue
196 (76.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.19%
Yellow
8.84%
Key
15.69%

HSL

HSL(31.58deg, 19.2 %, 80.6 %)

Hue
31.58°
Saturation
19.19 %.
Lightness
80.59 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 51, 31)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
51 (19.9%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.58°
Saturation
8.84 %.
Brightness / Value
84.31 %.

HWB

H: 31.58°

W: 76.86 %

B: 15.69 %

XYZ

X : 60.06

Y : 62.58

Z : 61.14

YXY

Y1 : 62.58

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 15.69%

M : 19.22%

Y : 23.14%


LRV

~ 62.6 %

Munsell Color System

4.3Y 8.2/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 83.22

A : 1.39

B : 6.07

CIE-Lch

L : 83.22

C : 6.23

H : 77.06

CIE-Luv

L : 83.22

U : 5.83

V : 8.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.1

A : -2.91

B : 9.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Granite Dust (MQ3-06) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Granite Dust (MQ3-06) (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.



#D9D6CF
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ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)





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


RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#D2CDC3
PANTONE 9082 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#CCC8BF
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


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#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Granite Dust (MQ3-06) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Granite Dust (MQ3-06) (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.


Benjamin Moore


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#D2C8BD
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ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#D3D0C9
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Behr


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#DAD3CB
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ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


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#D4CBC4
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ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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#D3CEC5
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ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Thick Fog (DE 6058)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


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#D6D2CA
Goose Feathers (8006-2B)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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Slush (8005-2A)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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Gentle Lamb (V177)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Granite Dust (MQ3-06) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Granite Dust (MQ3-06) to Sherwin Williams


#CCC5BD
Alpaca (SW 7022)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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Kestrel White (SW 7516)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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Windfresh White (SW 7628)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% 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 Granite Dust (MQ3-06) - #D7CEC4 Color Images and Patterns


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