Behr Echo Park MQ6-10

Code:MQ6-10
Name:Echo Park
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Echo Park?

Behr's Echo Park (MQ6-10) is a soft, serene hue that brings a calming presence to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like beige or off-white to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For a touch of contrast, consider pairing Echo Park with deep blues or greens to add a sophisticated and modern touch to your interior. The subtle undertones of Echo Park make it a perfect backdrop for both bold and muted accent colors, allowing you to easily customize your space to suit your personal style. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, Echo Park (MQ6-10) is sure to bring a sense of tranquility and elegance to your home.

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What are Behr Echo Park undertones?

The undertone of Echo Park can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#758883

RGB code:

117, 136, 131

Is Behr Echo Park MQ6-10 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 164° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ6-10 Echo Park HSL code: 164, 8%, 50%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 Echo Park

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Echo Park:

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 Echo Park with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 344, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

LRV of Echo Park

Echo Park has an LRV of 22.41% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 22.41%, 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#758883Copy color code
RGB Decimal117, 136, 131Copy color code
RGB Percent45.88%, 53.33%, 51.37%Copy color code
HSVHue: 164° Saturation: 13.97% Value: 53.33%Copy color code
HSLhsl(164, 8, 50)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 13.97 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.68 Key: 46.67Copy color code
YIQY: 129.749 I: -9.715 Q: -5.575Copy color code
XYZX: 20.236 Y: 23.028 Z: 24.845Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.102 a:-7.914 b:0.374Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.102 u:-10.001 v:1.782Copy color code
Decimal7702659Copy color code
Hunter Lab47.988, -8.709, 2.895Copy color code