Behr Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) Paint Color

What color is Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25)?

Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) is #9F5440, and the RGB color code is RGB(159, 84, 64).

In the RGB color model, Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) has a red value of 159, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 47.2% magenta, 59.7% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12.6° (degrees), 42.6 % saturation, and 43.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) has a hue of 12.6° (degrees), 59.7 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.

Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) is cool or warm?

The color Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25)?

Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 14 puts Behr Kalahari Sunset (MQ1-25) paint color in the darker 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.