Behr Gray Shimmer MQ3-25
Let’s dive into a full Gray Shimmer paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful MQ3-25. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
| Color code: | MQ3-25 |
| Color name: | Gray Shimmer |
| Brand: | Behr |
What are Behr Gray Shimmer undertones?
Green is Behr Gray Shimmer 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#D6D9D8
RGB code:
214, 217, 216
Is Behr Gray Shimmer MQ3-25 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 160° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ3-25 Gray Shimmer HSL code: 160, 4%, 85%
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.
- Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
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 Gray Shimmer:
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
Behr MQ3-25 Gray Shimmer
Darker shades
Behr MQ3-25 Gray Shimmer
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
Gray Shimmer MQ3-25 vs Will O The Wisp MQ3-59
LRV: 68.54%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 68.74%
Light color
Temperature: cold
Gray Shimmer MQ3-25 vs Misty Coast PPU25-13
LRV: 68.54%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 68%
Light color
Temperature: cold