Behr Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

Code:MQ1-27
Name:Dazzle And Delight
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Dazzle And Delight?

Behr's MQ1-27 Dazzle And Delight is a vibrant and energetic shade that brings a pop of color to any space. This rich mustard hue exudes warmth and sophistication, perfect for adding a touch of personality to your room. Pair Dazzle And Delight with soft neutrals like MQ4-53 City Loft or bold shades like MQ3-46 Sahara Bliss for a striking contrast. Whether used as an accent wall or in furniture and decor, this versatile color will surely captivate and invigorate your living space. Embrace the beauty of Behr's Dazzle And Delight to create a stylish and inviting atmosphere in your home.

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What are Behr Dazzle And Delight undertones?

The undertone of Dazzle And Delight 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D99B7B

RGB code:

217, 155, 123

Is Behr Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 20° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ1-27 Dazzle And Delight HSL code: 20, 55%, 67%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
  • 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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Dazzle And Delight

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dazzle And Delight:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Dazzle And Delight with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Behr Oslo Blue and Juniper Berries.

LRV of Dazzle And Delight

Dazzle And Delight has an LRV of 40.25% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 40.25%, 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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HEX#d99b7bCopy color code
RGB Decimal217, 155, 123Copy color code
RGB Percent85.10%, 60.78%, 48.24%Copy color code
HSVHue: 20° Saturation: 43.32% Value: 85.1%Copy color code
HSLhsl(20, 55, 67)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.57 Yellow: 43.32 Key: 14.9Copy color code
YIQY: 169.89 I: 47.229 Q: 3.157Copy color code
XYZX: 43.913 Y: 39.627 Z: 24.069Copy color code
CIE LabL:69.203 a:19.279 b:25.973Copy color code
CIE LuvL:69.203 u:44.418 v:30.234Copy color code
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Hunter Lab62.95, 14.356, 21.395Copy color code
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