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Behr Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) Paint Color


Color Name: Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)
Hex Color Code: #8F979D
RGB Color Code: RGB(143, 151, 157)
CMYK Values*: 8.9%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) color - its meaning and example


What color is Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)?

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) is #8F979D, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 151, 157).

In the RGB color model, Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) has a red value of 143, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 6.7 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) is cool or warm?

The color Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)?

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) 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 30 puts Behr Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) 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


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(143, 151, 157)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.92%
Magenta
3.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%

HSL

HSL(205.71deg, 6.7 %, 58.8 %)

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
6.67 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 78, 83)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.5%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205.71°
Saturation
8.92 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.

HWB

H: 205.71°

W: 56.08 %

B: 38.43 %

XYZ

X : 28.48

Y : 30.41

Z : 36.27

YXY

Y1 : 30.41

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 43.92%

M : 40.78%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 30.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.5B 6.0/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 62

A : -1.64

B : -4.15

CIE-Lch

L : 62

C : 4.46

H : 248.42

CIE-Luv

L : 62

U : -4.72

V : -5.76

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.14

A : -4.31

B : -0.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (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.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#91A3B0
Cadet Gray
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 6.65 (93.4% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to RAL Classic


#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Pantone PMS


#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#8C9093
PANTONE 10388 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#8A8D8F
PANTONE 877 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Dunn-Edwards


#91989D
Wolverine (DET 610)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#8F9AA4
Canadian Lake (DE 6340)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#949EA2
Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#8A99A4
Hamilton Blue (DE 6333)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Sherwin Williams


#959BA0
Dustblu (SW 9161)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#979FA5
Let it Rain (SW 9152)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#90A0A6
Debonair (SW 9139)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to PPG Paints


#8E9598
Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#999FA3
Gray Suit (PPG0993-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#858F94
Feldspar (PPG1038-5)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#939FA9
Quicksilver (PPG1041-5)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)





Behr


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Behr


#8D99A1
Teton Blue (N490-4)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#8F9395
Flint Gray (PPU26-05)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#9A9DA2
Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#8A9192
Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Valspar


#959A9D
Drizzling Mist (4006-1C)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#878E8F
Barometer (M259)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#838B93
Blue Cashmere (M339)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Benjamin Moore


#909698
Tucker Gray (CW-705)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#979C9F
Pewter (2121-30)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#8B9094
Deep Silver (2124-30)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#919DA8
Coastline (AF-570)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% 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 Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) - #8F979D Color Images and Patterns


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