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Behr Loft Light (MQ3-09) Paint Color


Color Name: Loft Light (MQ3-09)
Hex Color Code: #DCCAB7
RGB Color Code: RGB(220, 202, 183)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.2%, 16.8%, 13.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Loft Light (MQ3-09) color - its meaning and example


What color is Loft Light (MQ3-09)?

Loft Light (MQ3-09) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Loft Light (MQ3-09) is #DCCAB7, and the RGB color code is RGB(220, 202, 183).

In the RGB color model, Loft Light (MQ3-09) has a red value of 220, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 16.8% yellow, and 13.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.8° (degrees), 34.6 % saturation, and 79.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Loft Light (MQ3-09) has a hue of 30.8° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 86.3 % brightness/value.


Loft Light (MQ3-09) is cool or warm?

The color Loft Light (MQ3-09) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Loft Light (MQ3-09)?

Loft Light (MQ3-09) has an LRV of nearly 61. 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

Loft Light (MQ3-09)

Light Color


Compare LRV 61 of Loft Light (MQ3-09) 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 61 puts Behr Loft Light (MQ3-09) 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


Loft Light (MQ3-09) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(220, 202, 183)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.18%
Yellow
16.82%
Key
13.73%

HSL

HSL(30.81deg, 34.6 %, 79.0 %)

Hue
30.81°
Saturation
34.58 %.
Lightness
79.02 %.

RYB

RYB(25, 60, 31)
Red
25 (9.8%)
Yellow
60 (23.6%)
Blue
31 (12.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.81°
Saturation
16.82 %.
Brightness / Value
86.27 %.

HWB

H: 30.81°

W: 71.76 %

B: 13.73 %

XYZ

X : 59.18

Y : 60.88

Z : 53.43

YXY

Y1 : 60.88

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 13.73%

M : 20.78%

Y : 28.24%


LRV

~ 60.9 %

Munsell Color System

3.7Y 8.1/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 82.31

A : 3.2

B : 11.75

CIE-Lch

L : 82.31

C : 12.18

H : 74.75

CIE-Luv

L : 82.31

U : 11.96

V : 16.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.02

A : -1.14

B : 14.01






Similar Colors and Paints



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


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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British Standard 4800


Loft Light (MQ3-09) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Loft Light (MQ3-09) to British Standard 4800


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RAL Classic


Loft Light (MQ3-09) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Loft Light (MQ3-09) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Loft Light (MQ3-09) (Paint - Behr)


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PPG Paints


Loft Light (MQ3-09) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Loft Light (MQ3-09) to PPG Paints


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Sherwin Williams


Loft Light (MQ3-09) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Loft Light (MQ3-09) to Sherwin Williams


#D7C5B3
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ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


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Benjamin Moore


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Behr


Loft Light (MQ3-09) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Loft Light (MQ3-09) to Behr


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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 Loft Light (MQ3-09) - #DCCAB7 Color Images and Patterns


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