Is Behr Pistachio MQ4-42 cool or warm?

Behr MQ4-42 Pistachio is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Behr Pistachio undertones?

Yellow is Behr Pistachio undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Behr Pistachio?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Pistachio undertone is #bcaf65 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Pistachio?

RGB code is 188, 175, 101 . 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 Pistachio MQ4-42

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What are Behr Pistachio undertones?
Is Pistachio MQ4-42 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Pistachio
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Pistachio MQ4-42
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	MQ4-42
Name:	Pistachio
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Pistachio?

Introducing Behr Pistachio (MQ4-42) - a soothing green hue that brings a touch of freshness and tranquility to any space. This gentle color evokes a sense of nature and calmness, making it an excellent choice for creating serene interior settings. Pistachio pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like beige and taupe, as well as soft pastels such as blush pink and sky blue. Combining Pistachio with earthy tones like terracotta or mustard can also create a harmonious and inviting color palette for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Consider incorporating accents in metallic finishes like gold or brass to add a touch of elegance to your décor scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pistachio:

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

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Pistachio

Darker shades

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Pistachio

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 Pistachio with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Behr Paparazzi Flash and Blue Aura.

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LRV of Pistachio

Pistachio has an LRV of 40.54% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 40.54%, 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	#bcaf65
RGB Decimal	188, 175, 101
RGB Percent	73.73%, 68.63%, 39.61%
HSV	Hue: 51° Saturation: 46.28% Value: 73.73%
HSL	hsl(51, 39, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.91 Yellow: 46.28 Key: 26.27
YIQ	Y: 170.451 I: 31.526 Q: -20.279
XYZ	X: 38.419 Y: 42.292 Z: 18.448
CIE Lab	L:71.072 a:-5.62 b:39.455
CIE Luv	L:71.072 u:12.205 v:50.265
Decimal	12365669
Hunter Lab	65.033, -8.356, 28.704

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