# Behr Carpe Diem

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carpe-diem](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carpe-diem)

Behr Carpe Diem MQ1-16 is a muted, medium-dark rosy red with earthy brown notes that keep it grounded rather than sugary. Its soft brick-and-mauve character can read warmer in sunlit rooms, while lower light brings out a deeper, more subdued red-brown cast. Use Carpe Diem on a dining room wall, powder room, or bedroom accent wall when the space needs color with noticeable depth. It pairs especially well with warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, charcoal accents, and linen textiles in cream or oatmeal. On cabinetry, this shade can create a rich focal point when balanced with pale counters and simple hardware.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Carpe Diem
- **Color code:** MQ1-16
- **HEX:** #905755
- **RGB:** 144, 87, 85
- **LRV:** 13.95%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 2° Saturation: 40.97% Value: 56.47%
- **HSL:** hsl(2, 26, 45)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.58 Yellow: 40.97 Key: 43.53
- **YIQ:** Y: 103.815 I: 34.609 Q: 11.435
- **XYZ:** X: 16.55 Y: 13.403 Z: 10.307
- **CIE Lab:** L:43.364 a:23.326 b:11.202
- **CIE Luv:** L:43.364 u:38.64 v:9.612
- **Decimal:** 9459541
- **Hunter Lab:** 36.61, 16.626, 8.934

## Equivalent and related colors
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- [Benjamin Moore Twilight Dreams](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twilight-dreams-049)
- [Behr Spiced Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spiced-berry)
- [Sherwin Williams Rambling Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/rambling-rose-sw-6305)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Autumn Russet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-russet)
- [Behr Vermilion](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vermilion)
- [Behr Rose Marquee](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rose-marquee)
- [Behr Red Gerbera](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-red-gerbera)
- [Behr Hot Chili](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hot-chili)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Cherry Cola](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cherry-cola)
- [Behr Chipotle Paste](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chipotle-paste)
- [Behr Pompeian Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pompeian-red)
- [Behr Dressed To Impress](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dressed-to-impress)
- [Behr January Garnet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-january-garnet)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Greenwich Village](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greenwich-village)
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Hostaleaf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hostaleaf)
- [Behr Silken Pine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silken-pine)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.