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Behr Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) Paint Color


Color Name: Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
Hex Color Code: #C9B693
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 182, 147)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.5%, 26.9%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) color - its meaning and example


What color is Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)?

Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) is #C9B693, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 182, 147).

In the RGB color model, Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) has a red value of 201, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.5% magenta, 26.9% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.9° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) has a hue of 38.9° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) is cool or warm?

The color Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)?

Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) 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 48 puts Behr Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) paint color in the medium 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


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 182, 147)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.45%
Yellow
26.87%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(38.89deg, 33.3 %, 68.2 %)

Hue
38.89°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
68.24 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 85, 44)
Red
41 (16.1%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
44 (17.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.89°
Saturation
26.87 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 38.89°

W: 57.65 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 46.08

Y : 47.98

Z : 34.44

YXY

Y1 : 47.98

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 28.63%

Y : 42.35%


LRV

~ 48 %

Munsell Color System

4.5Y 7.3/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 74.81

A : 1.36

B : 20.31

CIE-Lch

L : 74.81

C : 20.35

H : 86.16

CIE-Luv

L : 74.81

U : 13.86

V : 27.75

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.27

A : -2.47

B : 19.01






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) (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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#CEB888
PANTONE 7502 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#D3BC8D
PANTONE 467 C
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to RAL Classic


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) (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.


Behr


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to Behr




Valspar


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to Valspar


#CCB692
Dad's Slippers (T570)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to PPG Paints


#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#CDBA99
Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#CCB88D
Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to Dunn-Edwards


#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#D1B791
Adobe (DEC 726)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to Sherwin Williams


#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C6B08A
Harmonic Tan (SW 6136)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#CDB592
Whole Wheat (SW 6121)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Spring Wheat (MQ2-30) to Benjamin Moore


#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C0B08C
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% 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.







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