Behr Rock Crystal MQ3-28
| Code: | MQ3-28 |
| Name: | Rock Crystal |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Rock Crystal?
Behr paint in MQ3-28 Rock Crystal is a soothing and elegant shade that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This soft grey-blue color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like Behr G5 Polar Bear and cool tones such as Behr N5 Ultra Pure White. Embrace a timeless and calming ambiance by complementing Rock Crystal with accents in Behr BXC-40 Bisque White and Behr N200-1 Shimmering Sea. Elevate your interior design by incorporating furniture and decor in tones like Behr S490-4 Wilderness and Behr 730E-3 Dark Pewter. Experiment with different textures and patterns to create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere with Behr MQ3-28 Rock Crystal as your anchor color.
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What are Behr Rock Crystal undertones?
Rock Crystal has a red 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:
#CECBCB
RGB code:
206, 203, 203
Is Behr Rock Crystal MQ3-28 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 0°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
MQ3-28 Rock Crystal HSL code: 0, 3%, 80%
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 Rock Crystal
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 Rock Crystal:
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
MQ3-28
Rock Crystal
Darker shades
MQ3-28
Rock Crystal
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 Rock Crystal with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Behr Longmeadow and Greenwich Village.
LRV of Rock Crystal
Rock Crystal has an LRV of 60.22% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 60.22%, 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 | #cecbcb |  |
| RGB Decimal | 206, 203, 203 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.78%, 79.61%, 79.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 1.46% Value: 80.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 3, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.46 Yellow: 1.46 Key: 19.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 203.897 I: 1.788 Q: 0.635 | |
| XYZ | X: 57.587 Y: 60.146 Z: 65.059 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.917 a:1.031 b:0.37 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.917 u:1.707 v:0.375 | |
| Decimal | 13552587 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.554, -3.176, 4.549 | |
Behr MQ3-28 Rock Crystal
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