Behr Pumice MQ6-23

Color code:MQ6-23
Color name:Pumice
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Pumice?

Behr MQ6-23 Pumice emanates a sense of sophistication and versatility. This muted grey-brown hue adds depth and warmth to any space it graces. Pairing beautifully with soft sage green (Behr YL-W11 Rainy Afternoon) or dusty rose (Behr MQ5-56 Serene Breeze) can create a harmonious and serene palette. The subtle undertones of Behr MQ6-23 Pumice make it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any room.

What are Behr Pumice undertones?

Yellow is Behr Pumice undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#BFBCB3

RGB code:

191, 188, 179

Is Behr Pumice MQ6-23 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 45° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ6-23 Pumice HSL code: 45, 9%, 73%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pumice:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Pumice MQ6-23 vs Essential Gray SW 6002

Behr Pumice MQ6-23 vs Sherwin Williams Essential Gray SW 6002Open Pumice MQ6-23
LRV: 50.21%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 48.39%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Pumice MQ6-23 vs Roycroft Mist Gray SW 2844

Behr Pumice MQ6-23 vs Sherwin Williams Roycroft Mist Gray SW 2844Open Pumice MQ6-23
LRV: 50.21%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 51.3%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm