Behr Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) Paint Color

What color is Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)?

Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) is #A88168, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 129, 104).

In the RGB color model, Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) has a red value of 168, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 104. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.2% magenta, 38.1% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 23.4° (degrees), 26.9 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) has a hue of 23.4° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.

Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) is cool or warm?

The color Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Warm Cognac (MQ2-42)?

Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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.

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 Warm Cognac (MQ2-42) 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.