# Behr Parisian Cafè

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-parisian-cafe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-parisian-cafe)

Behr Parisian Cafè MQ2-33 is a muted mid-tone taupe with a soft brown-gray cast and low, dusty saturation. Its warmth keeps it from feeling stark, while the gray influence gives walls a grounded, weathered look rather than a noticeably beige one. In daylight, this shade can read as a gentle mushroom taupe; under warm lamps, its brown notes become more apparent. Use it in living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways where a deeper neutral can add definition without creating heavy contrast. Pair Parisian Cafè with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, natural oak, linen upholstery, and aged bronze or black metal details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Parisian Cafè
- **Color code:** MQ2-33
- **HEX:** #a49085
- **RGB:** 164, 144, 133
- **LRV:** 30.11%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Pink
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 21° Saturation: 18.9% Value: 64.31%
- **HSL:** hsl(21, 15, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.2 Yellow: 18.9 Key: 35.69
- **YIQ:** Y: 148.726 I: 15.453 Q: 0.808
- **XYZ:** X: 29.516 Y: 29.533 Z: 26.33
- **CIE Lab:** L:61.249 a:5.621 b:8.587
- **CIE Luv:** L:61.249 u:12.93 v:10.843
- **Decimal:** 10784901
- **Hunter Lab:** 54.345, 1.846, 9.316

## Equivalent and related colors
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- [Valspar US Ancient Wonder](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-ancient-wonder)
- [Valspar US Chocolate Oatmeal](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-chocolate-oatmeal)
- [Valspar US Wool Coat](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-wool-coat)
- [Sherwin Williams Dry Dock](https://plan-home.com/color/dry-dock-sw-7502)
- [Sherwin Williams Armadillo](https://plan-home.com/color/armadillo-sw-9160)
- [Sherwin Williams Chatura Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chatura-gray-sw-9169)
- [Valspar US State of Mind](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-state-of-mind)
- [Sherwin Williams Chocolate Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-powder-sw-9082)
- [Behr Chic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chic-taupe)
- [Sherwin Williams Cocoa Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-whip-sw-9084)
- [Behr Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clay)
- [Valspar US Monkeypod](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-monkeypod)
- [Valspar US Free Wheeling](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-free-wheeling)
- [Benjamin Moore Ticonderoga Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ticonderoga-taupe-992)
- [Valspar US Channel Seal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-channel-seal-gray)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Coffee With Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coffee-with-cream)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Vintage Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-mauve)
- [Behr Smoked Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-smoked-mauve)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr Lavender Suede](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavender-suede)
- [Behr Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clay)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Derby](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-derby)
- [Behr Chocolate Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-heart)
- [Behr Oiled Teak](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oiled-teak)
- [Behr Museum](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-museum)
- [Behr Frontier Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frontier-brown)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.