# Behr Instant Classic

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-instant-classic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-instant-classic)

Behr Instant Classic MQ1-34 is a deep, muted charcoal with a faint reddish-brown cast that keeps it from reading as a flat black. Its low-light depth makes it especially effective on cabinetry, interior doors, built-in shelving, or a small accent wall. In bright daylight, the softened warm undertone may be more noticeable, while evening light can pull it closer to a dark graphite gray. Pair Instant Classic with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, or linen-toned upholstery to bring out its quiet warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Instant Classic
- **Color code:** MQ1-34
- **HEX:** #524a4b
- **RGB:** 82, 74, 75
- **LRV:** 7.66%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 352° Saturation: 9.76% Value: 32.16%
- **HSL:** hsl(352, 5, 31)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.76 Yellow: 8.54 Key: 67.84
- **YIQ:** Y: 76.506 I: 4.446 Q: 2.003
- **XYZ:** X: 7.198 Y: 7.2 Z: 7.665
- **CIE Lab:** L:32.257 a:3.54 b:0.62
- **CIE Luv:** L:32.257 u:4.413 v:0.236
- **Decimal:** 5392971
- **Hunter Lab:** 26.832, 0.931, 1.845

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Bittersweet Molasses](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-bittersweet-molasses)
- [Behr Black Elegance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-elegance)
- [Behr Black Garnet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-garnet)
- [Valspar US Soft Panther](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-soft-panther)
- [Sherwin Williams Metropolis](https://plan-home.com/color/metropolis-sw-9575)
- [Behr Aubergine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aubergine)
- [Behr Sarsaparilla](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sarsaparilla)
- [Behr Catwalk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-catwalk)
- [Valspar US Moon Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-moon-rock)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-caviar-2130-20)
- [Behr Private Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-private-black)
- [Benjamin Moore Vintage Wine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vintage-wine-2116-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Perle Noir](https://plan-home.com/color/perle-noir-sw-9154)
- [Behr Berry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-berry-brown)
- [Behr Sweet Molasses](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-molasses)
- [Benjamin Moore Silhouette](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silhouette-af-655)
- [Benjamin Moore Tucker Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tucker-chocolate-cw-175)
- [Behr Warm Onyx](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-onyx)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Arabian Veil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-arabian-veil)
- [Behr Royal Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-royal-raisin)
- [Behr Dignified Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dignified-purple)
- [Behr Aubergine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aubergine)
- [Behr Tibetan Temple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tibetan-temple)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Forest Edge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-forest-edge)
- [Behr Longmeadow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-longmeadow)
- [Behr Greenwich Village](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greenwich-village)
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Behr Hostaleaf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hostaleaf)
- [Behr Silken Pine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silken-pine)
- [Behr Dragonfly](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dragonfly)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.