Behr Milk Thistle MQ6-26

Color code:MQ6-26
Color name:Milk Thistle
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Milk Thistle?

Sometimes known as Milk Thistle, Behr MQ6-26 brings a soft, soothing touch to interiors. This delicate shade pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream and beige, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For a more modern look, consider combining it with crisp whites or cool grays to achieve a fresh and contemporary aesthetic. Whether used as the main color or as an accent, Behr MQ6-26 adds a subtle elegance to any space.

What are Behr Milk Thistle undertones?

Yellow is Behr Milk Thistle undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#9E9B88

RGB code:

158, 155, 136

Is Behr Milk Thistle MQ6-26 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 52° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ6-26 Milk Thistle HSL code: 52, 10%, 58%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Green undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Milk Thistle:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Milk Thistle MQ6-26 vs Greywood HDC-CT-20

Behr Milk Thistle MQ6-26 vs Behr Greywood HDC-CT-20Open Milk Thistle MQ6-26
LRV: 32.36%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 30.53%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Milk Thistle MQ6-26 vs Green Earth SW 7748

Behr Milk Thistle MQ6-26 vs Sherwin Williams Green Earth SW 7748Open Milk Thistle MQ6-26
LRV: 32.36%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 31.1%
Medium color
Temperature: warm