Behr Desert Hotsprings MQ6-50
| Code: | MQ6-50 |
| Name: | Desert Hotsprings |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Desert Hotsprings?
The Behr color Desert Hotsprings (MQ6-50) evokes a warm and inviting feeling, perfect for creating a cozy ambiance in any space. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones like sage green and sandy beige, adding depth and sophistication to a room. Complement Desert Hotsprings with accents in deep chocolate brown or soft ivory for a harmonious color palette that exudes comfort and style. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Desert Hotsprings adds a touch of understated elegance to any room.
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What are Behr Desert Hotsprings undertones?
Desert Hotsprings has a clear yellow 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:
#C4C8AA
RGB code:
196, 200, 170
Is Behr Desert Hotsprings MQ6-50 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 68°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
MQ6-50 Desert Hotsprings HSL code: 68, 21%, 73%
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 Desert Hotsprings
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Desert Hotsprings:
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
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Desert Hotsprings
Darker shades
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Desert Hotsprings
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 Desert Hotsprings with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 248, such as Behr Camelot and Little Theater.
LRV of Desert Hotsprings
Desert Hotsprings has an LRV of 54.77% 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 54.77%, 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 | #c4c8aa |  |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 200, 170 | |
| RGB Percent | 76.86%, 78.43%, 66.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 68° Saturation: 15.0% Value: 78.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(68, 21, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 15.0 Key: 21.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 195.384 I: 7.257 Q: -10.182 | |
| XYZ | X: 50.674 Y: 55.947 Z: 46.149 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.584 a:-6.567 b:14.567 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.584 u:-0.754 v:22.055 | |
| Decimal | 12896426 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.798, -9.967, 15.778 | |
Behr MQ6-50 Desert Hotsprings
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