Behr Irish Cream MQ2-08
| Code: | MQ2-08 |
| Name: | Irish Cream |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Irish Cream?
Welcome to a space enveloped in the warm embrace of Behr MQ2-08, Irish Cream. This rich and inviting hue effortlessly brings a sense of tranquility and elegance to any room it graces. In the living room, MQ2-08 adds a touch of sophistication, pairing beautifully with both modern and traditional furnishings. Transform your bedroom into a serene sanctuary by painting the walls in Irish Cream, creating a cozy and calming atmosphere perfect for relaxation. This versatile color harmonizes effortlessly with natural light, making it an ideal choice for brightening up a cozy breakfast nook or creating a welcoming ambiance in a home office. Embrace the timeless beauty of Irish Cream and let its soothing tones elevate your home decor to new heights of style and sophistication.
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What are Behr Irish Cream undertones?
Irish Cream has a clear red 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:
#E1C8AB
RGB code:
225, 200, 171
Is Behr Irish Cream MQ2-08 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 32° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
MQ2-08 Irish Cream HSL code: 32, 47%, 78%
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 Irish Cream
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 Irish Cream:
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
MQ2-08
Irish Cream
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 Irish Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Irish Cream
Irish Cream has an LRV of 60.4% 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 60.4%, 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 | #e1c8ab |  |
| RGB Decimal | 225, 200, 171 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.24%, 78.43%, 67.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 32° Saturation: 24.0% Value: 88.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 47, 78) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.11 Yellow: 24.0 Key: 11.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.169 I: 24.216 Q: -3.736 | |
| XYZ | X: 59.056 Y: 60.258 Z: 47.037 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.978 a:4.336 b:17.738 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.978 u:17.183 v:24.385 | |
| Decimal | 14796971 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.626, -0.047, 18.412 | |
Behr MQ2-08 Irish Cream
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