Behr Old Amethyst MQ5-03
| Code: | MQ5-03 |
| Name: | Old Amethyst |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Old Amethyst?
Behr's MQ5-03 Old Amethyst is a rich and elegant hue that brings a sense of sophistication to any space. This deep purple tone can be beautifully complemented with soft neutrals like ivory or taupe to create a balanced and harmonious look. For a bolder approach, pairing Old Amethyst with jewel tones like sapphire blue and emerald green can create a luxurious and opulent feel in a room. The versatility of MQ5-03 Old Amethyst allows for endless possibilities in creating a space that is both stylish and inviting. Whether used as an accent color or as the main feature of a room, this shade adds a touch of drama and flair to any interior.
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What are Behr Old Amethyst undertones?
Old Amethyst has a clear blue and purple 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:
#87868F
RGB code:
135, 134, 143
Is Behr Old Amethyst MQ5-03 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 247°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
MQ5-03 Old Amethyst HSL code: 247, 4%, 54%
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 Old Amethyst
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Old Amethyst:
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
MQ5-03
Old Amethyst
Darker shades
MQ5-03
Old Amethyst
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 Old Amethyst with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 67, such as Behr Mossy Bank and Jungle Camouflage.
LRV of Old Amethyst
Old Amethyst has an LRV of 24.54% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 24.54%, 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 | #87868f |  |
| RGB Decimal | 135, 134, 143 | |
| RGB Percent | 52.94%, 52.55%, 56.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 247° Saturation: 6.29% Value: 56.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(247, 4, 54) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.59 Magenta: 6.29 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 43.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 135.325 I: -2.296 Q: 3.012 | |
| XYZ | X: 23.473 Y: 24.184 Z: 29.411 | |
| CIE Lab | L:56.272 a:2.185 b:-4.677 | |
| CIE Luv | L:56.272 u:0.038 v:-7.02 | |
| Decimal | 8881807 | |
| Hunter Lab | 49.177, -0.859, -1.034 | |
Behr MQ5-03 Old Amethyst
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