| Code: | MQ1-36 |
| Name: | Object Of Desire |
| Brand: | Behr |
Behr's Object Of Desire (MQ1-36) is a luxurious hue that exudes elegance and sophistication. This rich shade of red-brown adds warmth and drama to any space, making it a perfect choice for a cozy living room or a chic dining area. Object Of Desire pairs beautifully with gold accents and dark wood furniture, creating a lavish and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as an accent wall or as an all-over color, this stunning shade is sure to make a statement and elevate the ambiance of your home.
Object Of Desire 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:
#B7A8A8
RGB code:
183, 168, 168
With a hue of 0°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
MQ1-36 Object Of Desire HSL code: 0, 9%, 69%
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.
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:


4000K
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.
MQ1-36
Object Of Desire
MQ1-36
Object Of Desire
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 Object Of Desire with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Behr Longmeadow and Greenwich Village.
Object Of Desire has an LRV of 41.61% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 41.61%, 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.
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b7a8a8 | |
| RGB Decimal | 183, 168, 168 | |
| RGB Percent | 71.76%, 65.88%, 65.88% | |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 8.2% Value: 71.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 9, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.2 Yellow: 8.2 Key: 28.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 172.485 I: 8.939 Q: 3.173 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.598 Y: 40.9 Z: 42.791 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.106 a:5.405 b:1.962 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.106 u:8.836 v:1.911 | |
| Decimal | 12036264 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.953, 1.394, 5.096 |












