Behr Glittering Sun MQ2-17

Let’s dive into a full Glittering Sun paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful MQ2-17. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:MQ2-17
Color name:Glittering Sun
Brand:Behr

What are Behr Glittering Sun undertones?

Red is Behr Glittering Sun 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#D3AD77

RGB code:

211, 173, 119

Is Behr Glittering Sun MQ2-17 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 35° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ2-17 Glittering Sun HSL code: 35, 51%, 65%

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 Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow 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 Glittering Sun:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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

Glittering Sun MQ2-17 vs Dried Chamomile M320-5

Behr Glittering Sun MQ2-17 vs Behr Dried Chamomile M320-5Open Glittering Sun MQ2-17
LRV: 44.7%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 46.2%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Glittering Sun MQ2-17 vs Inheritance M280-5

Behr Glittering Sun MQ2-17 vs Behr Inheritance M280-5Open Glittering Sun MQ2-17
LRV: 44.7%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 45.68%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm