Behr Honey Mist MQ3-42
| Code: | MQ3-42 |
| Name: | Honey Mist |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Honey Mist?
Evoke a sense of warmth and tranquility with Behr's Honey Mist (MQ3-42). This soothing shade of soft yellow effortlessly brightens up any space, making it perfect for interiors that crave a touch of serenity. Imagine a cozy bedroom adorned in Honey Mist walls, creating a peaceful retreat to unwind after a long day. In a living room, this versatile color enhances natural light, infusing the room with a gentle, sunlit glow. Embrace the calming essence of Honey Mist in your home, where its subtle beauty can truly shine in bedrooms, living rooms, or any space in need of a peaceful ambiance.
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What are Behr Honey Mist undertones?
The undertone of Honey Mist can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#E5D9B2
RGB code:
229, 217, 178
Is Behr Honey Mist MQ3-42 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 46° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ3-42 Honey Mist HSL code: 46, 50%, 80%
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.
- 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.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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.
How light temperature affects Honey Mist
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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Honey Mist:
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
MQ3-42
Honey Mist
Darker shades
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 Honey Mist with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Behr Paparazzi Flash and Blue Aura.
LRV of Honey Mist
Honey Mist has an LRV of 68.65% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 68.65%, 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 | #e5d9b2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 229, 217, 178 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.80%, 85.10%, 69.80% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 22.27% Value: 89.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 50, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.24 Yellow: 22.27 Key: 10.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 216.142 I: 19.683 Q: -9.598 | |
| XYZ | X: 65.161 Y: 69.499 Z: 52.09 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.751 a:-2.012 b:20.736 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.751 u:9.45 v:29.94 | |
| Decimal | 15063474 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.366, -6.371, 21.31 | |
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