Behr Dutch White MQ3-31
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| Code: | MQ3-31 |
| Name: | Dutch White |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Dutch White?
Behr Dutch White MQ3-31 is a very pale gray-white with a faint cool cast that keeps it from reading creamy. Its subtle blue-gray lean is most noticeable in bright daylight, while lower or warmer artificial light can make it appear softer and closer to a clean off-white. The low-saturation finish gives walls a quiet, lightly shaded look without creating strong contrast against white trim. Dutch White suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and open living areas where a crisp neutral backdrop is wanted. Pair it with charcoal accents, brushed nickel, pale oak, or muted blue textiles to reinforce its cool, understated character.
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What are Behr Dutch White undertones?
Dutch White is a near-white, near-neutral neutral off-white. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
228, 229, 231
Is Behr Dutch White cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 220°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
MQ3-31 Dutch White HSL code: 220, 6%, 90%
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 Dutch White
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dutch White:
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.
Darker shades
MQ3-31
Dutch White
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 Dutch White with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 40, such as Behr Chicago Fog and White City.
LRV of Dutch White
Dutch White has an LRV of 78.21% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of 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 78.21%, 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 | #e4e5e7 |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 229, 231 |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 89.80%, 90.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 220° Saturation: 1.3% Value: 90.59% |
| HSL | hsl(220, 6, 90) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.3 Magenta: 0.87 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.41 |
| YIQ | Y: 228.929 I: -1.239 Q: 0.411 |
| XYZ | X: 74.434 Y: 78.302 Z: 86.772 |
| CIE Lab | L:90.918 a:0.022 b:-1.085 |
| CIE Luv | L:90.918 u:-0.672 v:-1.67 |
| Decimal | 15001063 |
| Hunter Lab | 88.488, -4.705, 3.802 |
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