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Behr Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) Paint Color


Color Name: Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
Hex Color Code: #9B856F
RGB Color Code: RGB(155, 133, 111)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.2%, 28.4%, 39.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Brown





About Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)?

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) color belongs to the Neutral Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is #9B856F, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 133, 111).

In the RGB color model, Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) has a red value of 155, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is cool or warm?

The color Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)?

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) 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 25 puts Behr Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) 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


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(155, 133, 111)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.19%
Yellow
28.39%
Key
39.22%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 18.0 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
18.03 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 103, 82)
Red
79 (30.9%)
Yellow
103 (40.5%)
Blue
82 (32.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
28.39 %.
Brightness / Value
60.78 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 43.53 %

B: 39.22 %

XYZ

X : 24.77

Y : 24.89

Z : 18.54

YXY

Y1 : 24.89

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 39.22%

M : 47.84%

Y : 56.47%


LRV

~ 24.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 5.5/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 56.97

A : 4.87

B : 14.96

CIE-Lch

L : 56.97

C : 15.73

H : 71.97

CIE-Luv

L : 56.97

U : 15.22

V : 18.79

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.89

A : 1.33

B : 12.89






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (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.



#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#967969
Mocha
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#987654
Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Pantone PMS


#96826E
PANTONE 4049 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#9A7F61
PANTONE 2470 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (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


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Behr


#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#968374
Dry Brown (N230-5)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#9B7E65
Home Sweet Home (MQ2-19)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Benjamin Moore


#9D8774
Woodacres (1020)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#9C806D
Firewood (1027)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to PPG Paints


#998069
Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#988171
Locomotion (PPG1076-5)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#9D8C7C
Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#A98A6B
Confidence (PPG1078-5)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)





Valspar


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Valspar


#98816E
Cavern (V133-5)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#A28C78
Chocolate Cream Pie (M143)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#988170
Tempered Allspice (2006-9C)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#928070
Chocolate Milk (8005-8E)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Dunn-Edwards


#A48B73
Whole Wheat (DE 6124)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#A78B71
Mesa Tan (DEC 718)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#937A62
Carved Wood (DE 6125)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Sherwin Williams


#9C8A79
Tavern Taupe (SW 7508)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#9A7E64
Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A3846C
Iced Mocha (SW 9092)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% 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


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