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Behr Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) Paint Color


Color Name: Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40)
Hex Color Code: #E5DCCC
RGB Color Code: RGB(229, 220, 204)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.9%, 10.9%, 10.2%
Color Family (Hue): White





About Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) color - its meaning and example


What color is Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40)?

Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) color belongs to the White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) is #E5DCCC, and the RGB color code is RGB(229, 220, 204).

In the RGB color model, Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) has a red value of 229, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 10.9% yellow, and 10.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 10.9 % saturation and 89.8 % brightness/value.


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) is cool or warm?

The color Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40)?

Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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.



Dark Color

Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40)

Light Color


Compare LRV 72 of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) 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 72 puts Behr Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(229, 220, 204)
Red
229 (89.8%)
Green
220 (86.3%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.93%
Yellow
10.92%
Key
10.20%

HSL

HSL(38.4deg, 32.5 %, 84.9 %)

Hue
38.4°
Saturation
32.47 %.
Lightness
84.90 %.

RYB

RYB(15, 46, 21)
Red
15 (5.8%)
Yellow
46 (17.9%)
Blue
21 (8.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.4°
Saturation
10.92 %.
Brightness / Value
89.80 %.

HWB

H: 38.4°

W: 80.00 %

B: 10.20 %

XYZ

X : 68.81

Y : 72.2

Z : 67.44

YXY

Y1 : 72.2

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 10.20%

M : 13.73%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 72.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.6Y 8.7/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 88.07

A : 0.39

B : 8.94

CIE-Lch

L : 88.07

C : 8.95

H : 87.52

CIE-Luv

L : 88.07

U : 6.18

V : 13.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 84.97

A : -4.17

B : 12.43






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) (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.



#E3DAC9
Bone
ΔE - 0.63 (99.4% similar)
#EAE0C8
Pearl
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#F0EAD6
Eggshell
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#F1E9D2
Parchment
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to RAL Classic


#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Pantone PMS


#EDE1CF
PANTONE 9185 C
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#EBE3D7
PANTONE 9226 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#E5D7C5
PANTONE 9183 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#F0E6D8
PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)


RAL Design


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)





Paint similar to Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) (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


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Behr




Valspar


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Valspar


#E3D8C8
Gentle Lamb (V177)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#EADFCC
Courtyard Tan (7002-13)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#E1DBCB
Gossamer Green (8004-23A)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Sherwin Williams


#E8DECD
Aged White (SW 9180)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#E2DACA
Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#E6DCCD
Divine White (SW 6105)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#E5DDD0
Pacer White (SW 6098)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Dunn-Edwards


#E8DECE
Stucco Tan (DE 6205)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#EADFCE
Bone (DEC 765)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#E3DAC6
Instant Classic (DET 672)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#EBE2CF
Muscat Blanc (DET 676)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to Benjamin Moore


#E3DBCD
Sonnet (AF-55)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#E8DECF
First Crush (CSP-310)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#E5DECE
Maritime White (963)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#E8E0CE
Cake Batter (CSP-215)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) to PPG Paints


#E5DAC8
Botany Beige (PPG15-27)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#E1DACA
Antique White (PPG1024-2)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#EAE2D1
Brandied Pears (PPG1086-2)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#E3DDCC
Fossil Stone (PPG1102-2)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% 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 Varnished Ivory (MQ3-40) - #E5DCCC Color Images and Patterns


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