Behr Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) |
| Hex Color Code: | #87868F |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(135, 134, 143) |
| CMYK Values*: | 5.6%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 43.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Gray |
What color is Old Amethyst (MQ5-03)?
Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) is #87868F, and the RGB color code is RGB(135, 134, 143).
In the RGB color model, Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) has a red value of 135, a green value of 134, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.6% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 246.7° (degrees), 3.9 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) has a hue of 246.7° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.
Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) is cool or warm?
The color Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Old Amethyst (MQ5-03)?
Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.
Dark Color
Old Amethyst (MQ5-03)
Light Color
Compare LRV 24 of Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) 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 24 puts Behr Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(135, 134, 143)
Red
135 (52.9%)
Green
134 (52.5%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
5.59%
Magenta
6.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
43.92%
HSL
HSL(246.67deg, 3.9 %, 54.3 %)
Hue
246.67°
Saturation
3.86 %.
Lightness
54.31 %.
RYB
RYB(64, 86, 95)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
86 (33.6%)
Blue
95 (37.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
246.67°
Saturation
6.29 %.
Brightness / Value
56.08 %.
HWB
H: 246.67°
W: 52.55 %
B: 43.92 %
XYZ
X : 23.47
Y : 24.18
Z : 29.42
YXY
Y1 : 24.18
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 47.06%
M : 47.45%
Y : 43.92%
LRV
~ 24.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.4PB 5.5/0.8
CIE-Lab
L : 56.27
A : 2.19
B : -4.69
CIE-Lch
L : 56.27
C : 5.17
H : 295.05
CIE-Luv
L : 56.27
U : 0.04
V : -7.03
Hunter-Lab
L : 49.18
A : -0.85
B : -1.04
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Color Combinations
View more Behr Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) - #87868F color palettes and coordinating colors
3C3C40
55545B
6E6D75
87868F
A1A0A8
BCBBC0
D6D5D9
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.
868E8F
868A8F
87868F
8B868F
8F868E
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.
87868F
8F8786
868F87
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
87868F
8F868A
8E8F86
868F8C
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
87868F
93929A
9F9EA5
ABAAB1
B7B6BC
C3C2C7
CFCFD2
DBDBDD
E7E7E9
F3F3F4
FFFFFF
87868F
7A7981
6C6B72
5E5E64
515056
444348
363639
28282B
1B1B1D
0D0D0E
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Behr Old Amethyst (MQ5-03) - #87868F Color Images and Patterns
