Behr Northern Glen MQ6-14

Code:MQ6-14
Name:Northern Glen
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Northern Glen?

Enhance your space with Behr Northern Glen (MQ6-14), a soothing and versatile gray-green shade that brings a sense of tranquility to any room. This serene hue is perfect for creating a calming atmosphere in bedrooms, where it promotes rest and relaxation. In living rooms, Behr MQ6-14 adds a touch of sophistication and pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, this timeless color effortlessly complements a variety of design styles, making it a top choice for those seeking a refined and peaceful home aesthetic. Let Behr Northern Glen elevate your interiors and create a space that exudes both elegance and comfort.

Northern Glen for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Behr Northern Glen undertones?

The undertone of Northern Glen can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#536255

RGB code:

83, 98, 85

Is Behr Northern Glen MQ6-14 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 128° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ6-14 Northern Glen HSL code: 128, 8%, 35%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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.

How light temperature affects Northern Glen

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Northern Glen:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Northern Glen with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 308, such as Behr Passion Fruit and Vintner.

LRV of Northern Glen

Northern Glen has an LRV of 10.9% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy 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 10.9%, 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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HEX#536255Copy color code
RGB Decimal83, 98, 85Copy color code
RGB Percent32.55%, 38.43%, 33.33%Copy color code
HSVHue: 128° Saturation: 15.31% Value: 38.43%Copy color code
HSLhsl(128, 8, 35)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 15.31 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 13.27 Key: 61.57Copy color code
YIQY: 92.033 I: -4.761 Q: -7.219Copy color code
XYZX: 9.574 Y: 11.23 Z: 10.255Copy color code
CIE LabL:39.965 a:-8.586 b:5.496Copy color code
CIE LuvL:39.965 u:-7.491 v:8.178Copy color code
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Hunter Lab33.511, -7.647, 5.314Copy color code
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