# Behr Elusive Dawn

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-elusive-dawn](https://plan-home.com/color/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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Elusive Dawn
- **Color code:** MQ2-36
- **HEX:** #d5bfad
- **RGB:** 213, 191, 173
- **LRV:** 54.86%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige, Pink
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 27° Saturation: 18.78% Value: 83.53%
- **HSL:** hsl(27, 32, 76)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.33 Yellow: 18.78 Key: 16.47
- **YIQ:** Y: 195.526 I: 18.894 Q: -0.948
- **XYZ:** X: 53.613 Y: 54.426 Z: 47.205
- **CIE Lab:** L:78.71 a:4.894 b:11.923
- **CIE Luv:** L:78.71 u:14.479 v:16.241
- **Decimal:** 14008237
- **Hunter Lab:** 73.774, 0.616, 13.705

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Warm Alpaca](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-warm-alpaca)
- [Behr Artisan Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-artisan-tea)
- [Benjamin Moore Boudoir](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boudoir-af-190)
- [Benjamin Moore King Arthur's Court](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-king-arthurs-court-1081)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-sand-sw-0056)
- [Benjamin Moore Burlap](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-burlap-2163-50)
- [Valspar US Cookie Dough](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cookie-dough)
- [Valspar US Hopsack](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-hopsack)
- [Valspar US Vanilla Iced Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-vanilla-iced-coffee)
- [Valspar US Cocoa Dust](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cocoa-dust)
- [Valspar US Milk Toast](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-milk-toast)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-mousse-1025)
- [Behr Windrift Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-windrift-beige)
- [Benjamin Moore Cashmere Wrap](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cashmere-wrap-csp-345)
- [Behr Bali Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bali-sand)
- [Sherwin Williams Sand Dollar](https://plan-home.com/color/sand-dollar-sw-6099)
- [Sherwin Williams Playa Arenosa](https://plan-home.com/color/playa-arenosa-sw-9094)
- [Valspar US Alpaca Mittens](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-alpaca-mittens)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Wisp Of Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wisp-of-mauve)
- [Behr Castle Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-castle-beige)
- [Behr Translucent Silk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-translucent-silk)
- [Behr Almond Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almond-wisp)
- [Behr Avenue Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-avenue-tan)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Syrup](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-syrup)
- [Behr Poncho](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-poncho)
- [Behr Artisan Crafts](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-artisan-crafts)
- [Behr Key To The City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-key-to-the-city)
- [Behr Pacific Bluffs](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pacific-bluffs)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.