# Behr Glittering Sun

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glittering-sun](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glittering-sun)

Behr Glittering Sun MQ2-17 is a muted golden tan with warm ochre and honey-brown undertones. Its mid-light depth gives it more presence than a pale beige, while the softened saturation keeps it from reading overly yellow. In direct daylight, Glittering Sun can show a brighter sun-baked gold cast; under warmer evening lighting, it settles into a deeper caramel-tan. It suits dining rooms, entryways, and covered exterior details where a warm earth tone feels appropriate. Pair it with creamy off-whites, walnut wood, aged brass, olive greens, or charcoal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Glittering Sun
- **Color code:** MQ2-17
- **HEX:** #d3ad77
- **RGB:** 211, 173, 119
- **LRV:** 44.70%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 35° Saturation: 43.6% Value: 82.75%
- **HSL:** hsl(35, 51, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.01 Yellow: 43.6 Key: 17.25
- **YIQ:** Y: 178.206 I: 39.997 Q: -8.766
- **XYZ:** X: 45.139 Y: 45.07 Z: 23.77
- **CIE Lab:** L:72.938 a:6.743 b:32.916
- **CIE Luv:** L:72.938 u:28.435 v:41.248
- **Decimal:** 13872503
- **Hunter Lab:** 67.134, 2.531, 26.002

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Whole Grain](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-whole-grain)
- [Behr Inheritance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-inheritance)
- [Sherwin Williams Golden Fleece](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-fleece-sw-6388)
- [Benjamin Moore Tavern Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tavern-ochre-cw-375)
- [Behr Mustard Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mustard-field)
- [Behr Romanesque Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-romanesque-gold)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarnished Trumpet](https://plan-home.com/color/tarnished-trumpet-sw-9026)
- [Valspar US Young at Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-young-at-heart)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-beige-2165-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Hathaway Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hathaway-gold-194)
- [Benjamin Moore Camel Back](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-camel-back-1103)
- [Behr Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cork)
- [Valspar US Prairie](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-prairie)
- [Valspar US Castell Harlech](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-castell-harlech)
- [Behr Flax Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flax-straw)
- [Behr Gilded](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gilded)
- [Sherwin Williams Downing Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-straw-sw-2813)
- [Benjamin Moore Tawny Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tawny-bisque-1110)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Crème De Caramel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-creme-de-caramel)
- [Behr Comfy Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-comfy-beige)
- [Behr Pumpkin Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pumpkin-cream)
- [Behr Summerwood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-summerwood)
- [Behr Louvre](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-louvre)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Solid Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-solid-gold)
- [Behr Summer In The City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-summer-in-the-city)
- [Behr Back To School](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-back-to-school)
- [Behr Glazed Pears](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glazed-pears)
- [Behr Burnt Pumpkin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnt-pumpkin)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Lyric Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lyric-blue)
- [Behr Undersea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-undersea)
- [Behr Secret Society](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-secret-society)
- [Behr Tranquil Pond](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tranquil-pond)
- [Behr Great Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-great-falls)
- [Behr Blueberry Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blueberry-whip)
- [Behr Chivalrous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chivalrous)

## 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.