Is Behr Mainsail MQ3-26 cool or warm?

Behr MQ3-26 Mainsail is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Behr Mainsail undertones?

Blue is Behr Mainsail undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Behr Mainsail?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Mainsail undertone is #d9dfe2 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Mainsail?

RGB code is 217, 223, 226 . 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 Mainsail MQ3-26

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What are Behr Mainsail undertones?
Is Mainsail MQ3-26 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Mainsail
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Mainsail MQ3-26
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	MQ3-26
Name:	Mainsail
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Mainsail?

Imagining a room painted with Behr color Mainsail (MQ3-26) invokes a sense of timeless serenity. This distinguished shade pairs harmoniously with soft neutrals like crisp white or light gray, showcasing its versatility in both traditional and modern spaces. Mainsail (MQ3-26) exudes a sophisticated elegance that effortlessly complements warm wood tones and pops of vibrant accent colors. Combining this calming hue with accents in navy blue or sage green creates a tranquil ambiance that invites relaxation and unwinding. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or home office, Mainsail (MQ3-26) adds a touch of understated charm to any interior.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Mainsail:

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

MQ3-26
Mainsail

BL-W10
Maui Mist

Darker shades

MQ3-26
Mainsail

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 Mainsail with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

MQ3-26
Mainsail

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LRV of Mainsail

Mainsail has an LRV of 72.59% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of 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 72.59%, 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	#d9dfe2
RGB Decimal	217, 223, 226
RGB Percent	85.10%, 87.45%, 88.63%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 3.98% Value: 88.63%
HSL	hsl(200, 13, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.98 Magenta: 1.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 11.37
YIQ	Y: 221.548 I: -4.539 Q: -0.336
XYZ	X: 68.727 Y: 73.018 Z: 82.404
CIE Lab	L:88.456 a:-1.463 b:-2.164
CIE Luv	L:88.456 u:-3.492 v:-3.063
Decimal	14278626
Hunter Lab	85.45, -5.973, 2.639

Behr Mainsail MQ3-26

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