Behr Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) Paint Color

What color is Translucent Silk (MQ3-36)?

Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) is #E1D8CC, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 216, 204).

In the RGB color model, Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) has a red value of 225, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.0% magenta, 9.3% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 25.9 % saturation, and 84.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.

Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) is cool or warm?

The color Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Translucent Silk (MQ3-36)?

Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) has an LRV of nearly 69. 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 69 puts Behr Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) 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.