Behr Primitive Green (MQ4-40) Paint Color

What color is Primitive Green (MQ4-40)?

Primitive Green (MQ4-40) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Primitive Green (MQ4-40) is #DED6AC, and the RGB color code is RGB(222, 214, 172).

In the RGB color model, Primitive Green (MQ4-40) has a red value of 222, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 172. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.6% magenta, 22.5% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.4° (degrees), 43.1 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Primitive Green (MQ4-40) has a hue of 50.4° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.

Primitive Green (MQ4-40) is cool or warm?

The color Primitive Green (MQ4-40) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Primitive Green (MQ4-40)?

Primitive Green (MQ4-40) has an LRV of nearly 67. 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 67 puts Behr Primitive Green (MQ4-40) 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.