Behr Grizzly MQ2-38

What are Behr Grizzly undertones?

The undertone of Grizzly can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Grizzly MQ2-38 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ2-38 Grizzly HSL code: 29, 12%, 47%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Grizzly

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Grizzly:

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

MQ2-38
Grizzly

• PPU18-15
  Fashion Gray

  

• HDC-NT-27B
  Wild Truffle

  

• MQ2-53
  Smoky Trout

  

• MQ2-60
  Iron Gate

  

• N200-5
  Woodcraft

  

Darker shades

MQ2-38
Grizzly

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• PPU5-02
  Aging Barrel

  

• N210-6
  Swiss Brown

  

• N220-6
  Landmark Brown

  

• PPU5-01
  Espresso Beans

  

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 Grizzly with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

MQ2-38
Grizzly

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Grizzly

Grizzly has an LRV of 19.94% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#87786a
RGB Decimal	135, 120, 106
RGB Percent	52.94%, 47.06%, 41.57%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 21.48% Value: 52.94%
HSL	hsl(29, 12, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.11 Yellow: 21.48 Key: 47.06
YIQ	Y: 122.889 I: 13.437 Q: -1.184
XYZ	X: 19.309 Y: 19.625 Z: 16.403
CIE Lab	L:51.411 a:3.37 b:9.807
CIE Luv	L:51.411 u:10.025 v:12.283
Decimal	8878186
Hunter Lab	44.3, 0.279, 9.057