Behr Ivory Paper MQ3-12
| Code: | MQ3-12 |
| Name: | Ivory Paper |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Ivory Paper?
The color Ivory Paper, also known as Behr MQ3-12, exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication. This soft neutral tone pairs beautifully with shades of charcoal gray and navy blue, creating a timeless and elegant color palette for any space. Complementing accents of metallic gold or muted blush can further enhance the overall ambience, adding a touch of luxe and refinement to the room. Whether used as a primary wall color or accent hue, Ivory Paper brings a sense of calm and tranquility to any interior setting.
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What are Behr Ivory Paper undertones?
Ivory Paper 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:
#E6DECA
RGB code:
230, 222, 202
Is Behr Ivory Paper MQ3-12 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 43°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
MQ3-12 Ivory Paper HSL code: 43, 36%, 85%
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 Ivory Paper
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 Ivory Paper:
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
MQ3-12
Ivory Paper
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 Ivory Paper with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Behr Hypnotic and Midnight Blue.
LRV of Ivory Paper
Ivory Paper has an LRV of 73.01% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of 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 73.01%, 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 | #e6deca |  |
| RGB Decimal | 230, 222, 202 | |
| RGB Percent | 90.20%, 87.06%, 79.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 12.17% Value: 90.2% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 36, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.48 Yellow: 12.17 Key: 9.8 | |
| YIQ | Y: 222.112 I: 11.194 Q: -4.532 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.413 Y: 73.331 Z: 66.359 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.605 a:-0.616 b:10.786 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.605 u:5.824 v:16.062 | |
| Decimal | 15130314 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.633, -5.169, 13.999 | |
Behr MQ3-12 Ivory Paper
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