Behr Elusive Dawn MQ2-36
| Color code: | MQ2-36 |
| Color name: | Elusive Dawn |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Elusive Dawn?
Behr Elusive Dawn is a calming soft gray that exudes understated elegance and sophistication. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like beige and taupe, creating a harmonious and inviting ambiance. For a pop of contrast, consider pairing Elusive Dawn with deep navy or emerald green accents to add depth and visual interest to your space. Whether used as the main color or as an accent, MQ2-36 Elusive Dawn effortlessly complements a variety of design styles, from modern to traditional, making it a timeless choice for any room in your home.
What are Behr Elusive Dawn undertones?
Red is Behr Elusive Dawn undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#D5BFAD
RGB code:
213, 191, 173
Is Behr Elusive Dawn MQ2-36 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 27° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ2-36 Elusive Dawn HSL code: 27, 32%, 76%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Pink undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Elusive Dawn:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Behr MQ2-36 Elusive Dawn
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Elusive Dawn MQ2-36 vs Khaki Shade YL-W11
LRV: 54.86%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 56.81%
Light color
Temperature: warm
Elusive Dawn MQ2-36 vs Nantucket Dune SW 7527
LRV: 54.86%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 53.58%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm