Behr Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) Paint Color

What color is Whipped Mint (MQ3-20)?

Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) is #C7DDD6, and the RGB color code is RGB(199, 221, 214).

In the RGB color model, Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) has a red value of 199, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 160.9° (degrees), 24.4 % saturation, and 82.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) has a hue of 160.9° (degrees), 10.0 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.

Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) is cool or warm?

The color Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Whipped Mint (MQ3-20)?

Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) 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 Whipped Mint (MQ3-20) 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.