Behr Desert Hotsprings MQ6-50

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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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LRV of Desert Hotsprings

Desert Hotsprings has an LRV of 54.77% 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 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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FormatCode
HEX#c4c8aa
RGB Decimal196, 200, 170
RGB Percent76.86%, 78.43%, 66.67%
HSVHue: 68° Saturation: 15.0% Value: 78.43%
HSLhsl(68, 21, 73)
CMYKCyan: 2.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 15.0 Key: 21.57
YIQY: 195.384 I: 7.257 Q: -10.182
XYZX: 50.674 Y: 55.947 Z: 46.149
CIE LabL:79.584 a:-6.567 b:14.567
CIE LuvL:79.584 u:-0.754 v:22.055
Decimal12896426
Hunter Lab74.798, -9.967, 15.778

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