What is the HEX code for Behr Pumice?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Pumice undertone is #bfbcb3 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Pumice?

RGB code is 191, 188, 179 . 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 Pumice MQ6-23

Q: Is Behr Pumice MQ6-23 cool or warm?

Behr MQ6-23 Pumice is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Pumice undertones?

Yellow is Behr Pumice undertone color.

Code:	MQ6-23
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.

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What are Behr Pumice undertones?

Pumice has a clear yellow 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:

#BFBCB3

RGB code:

191, 188, 179

Is Behr Pumice MQ6-23 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 45°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

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 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 Pumice

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pumice:

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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Darker shades

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Pumice

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 Pumice with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Behr Hypnotic and Midnight Blue.

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LRV of Pumice

Pumice has an LRV of 50.21% 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 50.21%, 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	#bfbcb3
RGB Decimal	191, 188, 179
RGB Percent	74.90%, 73.73%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 45° Saturation: 6.28% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(45, 9, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.57 Yellow: 6.28 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 187.871 I: 4.68 Q: -2.166
XYZ	X: 47.604 Y: 50.298 Z: 49.836
CIE Lab	L:76.252 a:-0.562 b:4.923
CIE Luv	L:76.252 u:2.246 v:7.314
Decimal	12565683
Hunter Lab	70.921, -4.298, 7.981