Behr Dandelion Wish MQ4-12
| Code: | MQ4-12 |
| Name: | Dandelion Wish |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Dandelion Wish?
Behr Dandelion Wish, with the code MQ4-12, is a vibrant and uplifting yellow paint that brings a touch of sunshine to any space. This hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like warm gray and crisp white for a fresh and modern look. For a bold and eclectic feel, consider combining Dandelion Wish with shades of teal or navy blue to create a striking contrast. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout a room, this color adds a cheerful and energetic vibe to your home decor.
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What are Behr Dandelion Wish undertones?
Dandelion Wish 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:
#E3BB65
RGB code:
227, 187, 101
Is Behr Dandelion Wish MQ4-12 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 41° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
MQ4-12 Dandelion Wish HSL code: 41, 69%, 64%
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 Dandelion Wish
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dandelion Wish:
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
MQ4-12
Dandelion Wish
Darker shades
MQ4-12
Dandelion Wish
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 Dandelion Wish with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Behr Bellflower Blue and Blue Hydrangea.
LRV of Dandelion Wish
Dandelion Wish has an LRV of 50.97% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 50.97%, 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 | #e3bb65 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 227, 187, 101 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.02%, 73.33%, 39.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 41° Saturation: 55.51% Value: 89.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 69, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.62 Yellow: 55.51 Key: 10.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 189.156 I: 51.472 Q: -18.302 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.8 Y: 52.814 Z: 19.774 | |
| CIE Lab | L:77.765 a:4.253 b:48.404 | |
| CIE Luv | L:77.765 u:31.877 v:58.489 | |
| Decimal | 14924645 | |
| Hunter Lab | 72.673, 0.052, 34.739 | |
Behr MQ4-12 Dandelion Wish
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