What is the HEX code for Behr Intercoastal Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Intercoastal Gray undertone is #a8b5bc .

What is the RGB code of Behr Intercoastal Gray?

RGB code is 168, 181, 188 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

Q: Is Behr Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23 cool or warm?

Behr MQ5-23 Intercoastal Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Intercoastal Gray undertones?

Blue is Behr Intercoastal Gray undertone color.

Code:	MQ5-23
Name:	Intercoastal Gray
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Intercoastal Gray?

Behr's Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) exudes a sophisticated and timeless charm, making it a versatile choice for any space. This muted hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like white and beige for a classic look, while also complementing bolder shades such as navy blue or emerald green for a more striking aesthetic. Incorporating accents in gold or silver can enhance the elegance of Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23) and add a touch of glamour to your interior design scheme. Whether used as a primary wall color or as an accent, this color will bring depth and warmth to your space.

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What are Behr Intercoastal Gray undertones?

Intercoastal Gray has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A8B5BC

RGB code:

168, 181, 188

Is Behr Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 201°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

MQ5-23 Intercoastal Gray HSL code: 201, 13%, 70%

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.

How light temperature affects Intercoastal Gray

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Intercoastal Gray:

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

MQ5-23
Intercoastal Gray

Darker shades

MQ5-23
Intercoastal Gray

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 Intercoastal Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

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Intercoastal Gray

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LRV of Intercoastal Gray

Intercoastal Gray has an LRV of 44.54% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why 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 44.54%, 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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Format	Code
HEX	#a8b5bc
RGB Decimal	168, 181, 188
RGB Percent	65.88%, 70.98%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 201° Saturation: 10.64% Value: 73.73%
HSL	hsl(201, 13, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.64 Magenta: 3.72 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.27
YIQ	Y: 177.911 I: -9.996 Q: -0.572
XYZ	X: 41.747 Y: 45.003 Z: 54.05
CIE Lab	L:72.894 a:-3.092 b:-5.094
CIE Luv	L:72.894 u:-7.442 v:-7.131
Decimal	11056572
Hunter Lab	67.084, -6.316, -0.812