Behr Gray Shimmer MQ3-25

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Code:MQ3-25
Name:Gray Shimmer
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Gray Shimmer?

Behr Gray Shimmer (MQ3-25) is a sophisticated and versatile color that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This soft, misty gray hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a fresh and modern look, or with deep navy blues for a more dramatic and luxurious feel. Its neutral undertones make it a perfect backdrop for almost any color scheme, from muted pastels to bold jewel tones. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Gray Shimmer brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to a room, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a timeless and chic aesthetic.

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LRV of Gray Shimmer

Gray Shimmer has an LRV of 68.54% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy 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 68.54%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#d6d9d8
RGB Decimal214, 217, 216
RGB Percent83.92%, 85.10%, 84.71%
HSVHue: 160° Saturation: 1.38% Value: 85.1%
HSLhsl(160, 4, 85)
CMYKCyan: 1.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.46 Key: 14.9
YIQY: 215.989 I: -1.466 Q: -0.946
XYZX: 64.936 Y: 68.88 Z: 74.821
CIE LabL:86.444 a:-1.199 b:0.139
CIE LuvL:86.444 u:-1.63 v:0.423
Decimal14080472
Hunter Lab82.994, -5.577, 4.644

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