What is the HEX code for Behr Milk Thistle?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Milk Thistle undertone is #9e9b88 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Milk Thistle?

RGB code is 158, 155, 136 . 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 Milk Thistle MQ6-26

Q: Is Behr Milk Thistle MQ6-26 cool or warm?

Behr MQ6-26 Milk Thistle is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Milk Thistle undertones?

Yellow is Behr Milk Thistle undertone color.

Code:	MQ6-26
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.

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What are Behr Milk Thistle undertones?

Milk Thistle has a clear yellow 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:

#9E9B88

RGB code:

158, 155, 136

Is Behr Milk Thistle MQ6-26 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 52°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

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 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 Milk Thistle

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Milk Thistle:

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

MQ6-26
Milk Thistle

Darker shades

MQ6-26
Milk Thistle

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 Milk Thistle with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 232, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.

MQ6-26
Milk Thistle

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LRV of Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle has an LRV of 32.36% and refers to Medium 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 32.36%, 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	#9e9b88
RGB Decimal	158, 155, 136
RGB Percent	61.96%, 60.78%, 53.33%
HSV	Hue: 52° Saturation: 13.92% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(52, 10, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.9 Yellow: 13.92 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 153.731 I: 7.893 Q: -5.278
XYZ	X: 30.265 Y: 32.49 Z: 27.963
CIE Lab	L:63.746 a:-2.299 b:10.366
CIE Luv	L:63.746 u:2.838 v:14.747
Decimal	10394504
Hunter Lab	57.0, -4.972, 10.814