Behr Art District MQ2-57
| Code: | MQ2-57 |
| Name: | Art District |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Art District?
Behr's Art District (MQ2-57) is a rich and sophisticated shade that exudes creativity and warmth. This deep, moody hue is perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, home offices, or libraries. Art District's deep undertones make it ideal for accent walls, adding depth and character to any space. Pair this bold color with metallic accents and light wood furnishings for a modern and stylish look. Whether you're a lover of contemporary design or a fan of classic elegance, Art District will transform any room into a stunning masterpiece.
Art District for bedroom (4 photos)
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What are Behr Art District undertones?
Art District has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#94897C
RGB code:
148, 137, 124
Is Behr Art District MQ2-57 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 32°, this Greige leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
MQ2-57 Art District HSL code: 32, 10%, 53%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Art District
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Greige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Art District:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
MQ2-57
Art District
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Art District with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Art District
Art District has an LRV of 25.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 25.93%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #94897c |  |
| RGB Decimal | 148, 137, 124 | |
| RGB Percent | 58.04%, 53.73%, 48.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 16.22% Value: 58.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 10, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.43 Yellow: 16.22 Key: 41.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 138.807 I: 10.732 Q: -1.719 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.796 Y: 25.643 Z: 22.707 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.697 a:1.828 b:8.46 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.697 u:7.388 v:11.195 | |
| Decimal | 9734524 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.639, -1.213, 8.861 | |
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