Behr Butterscotch Amber MQ2-04

What are Behr Butterscotch Amber undertones?

The undertone of Butterscotch Amber can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Butterscotch Amber MQ2-04 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ2-04 Butterscotch Amber HSL code: 29, 43%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Butterscotch Amber

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Butterscotch Amber:

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

MQ2-04
Butterscotch Amber

• S220-2
  Artisan Tea

  

• N240-2
  Adobe Sand

  

• S280-3
  Practical Tan

  

• S240-3
  Ash Blonde

  

• HDC-CT-06
  Country Linens

  

Darker shades

MQ2-04
Butterscotch Amber

• S270-5
  Gingersnap

  

• 270F-4
  Peanut Butter

  

• PPU4-16
  Kenya

  

• HDC-CL-15
  Burnished Caramel

  

• S250-4
  Fresh Croissant

  

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 Butterscotch Amber with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

MQ2-04
Butterscotch Amber

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Butterscotch Amber

Butterscotch Amber has an LRV of 47.28% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d3b090
RGB Decimal	211, 176, 144
RGB Percent	82.75%, 69.02%, 56.47%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 31.75% Value: 82.75%
HSL	hsl(29, 43, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.59 Yellow: 31.75 Key: 17.25
YIQ	Y: 182.817 I: 31.14 Q: -2.555
XYZ	X: 47.424 Y: 46.915 Z: 32.936
CIE Lab	L:74.135 a:8.057 b:21.151
CIE Luv	L:74.135 u:24.424 v:27.407
Decimal	13873296
Hunter Lab	68.495, 3.723, 19.437