What is the HEX code for Behr Granite Dust?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Granite Dust undertone is #d7cec4 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Granite Dust?

RGB code is 215, 206, 196 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Granite Dust MQ3-06

Q: Is Behr Granite Dust MQ3-06 cool or warm?

Behr MQ3-06 Granite Dust is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Granite Dust undertones?

Red is Behr Granite Dust undertone color.

Code:	MQ3-06
Name:	Granite Dust
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Granite Dust?

Behr Granite Dust MQ3-06 is a sophisticated shade that exudes elegance and modernity. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp white accents, creating a clean and contemporary aesthetic. For a warmer look, consider pairing Granite Dust with rich charcoal MQ3-55. The subtle grey undertones of Granite Dust make it a seamless complement to soft blush tones like Barely Blush MQ3-12. Elevate your space with Behr Granite Dust MQ3-06 for a timeless and stylish atmosphere.

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What are Behr Granite Dust undertones?

Granite Dust has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#D7CEC4

RGB code:

215, 206, 196

Is Behr Granite Dust MQ3-06 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 32°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

MQ3-06 Granite Dust HSL code: 32, 19%, 81%

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.

How light temperature affects Granite Dust

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Granite Dust:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Granite Dust with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

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LRV of Granite Dust

Granite Dust has an LRV of 62.66% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why 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 62.66%, 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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Format	Code
HEX	#d7cec4
RGB Decimal	215, 206, 196
RGB Percent	84.31%, 80.78%, 76.86%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 8.84% Value: 84.31%
HSL	hsl(32, 19, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.19 Yellow: 8.84 Key: 15.69
YIQ	Y: 207.551 I: 8.577 Q: -1.208
XYZ	X: 60.058 Y: 62.576 Z: 61.124
CIE Lab	L:83.219 a:1.388 b:6.081
CIE Luv	L:83.219 u:5.83 v:8.765
Decimal	14143172
Hunter Lab	79.105, -2.914, 9.56