Behr Rush Hour MQ5-25

Code:MQ5-25
Name:Rush Hour
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Rush Hour?

Imagine a cozy living room drenched in the soothing hues of Behr Rush Hour (MQ5-25). This rich, warm shade of gray with subtle undertones of earthy brown creates a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. Ideal for bedrooms and home offices, Rush Hour adds a touch of elegance and tranquility. Pair it with light-colored furniture and metallic accents to enhance its modern feel. Let Behr MQ5-25 Rush Hour transform your space into a timeless oasis of style and comfort.

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What are Behr Rush Hour undertones?

Rush Hour has a clear blue 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:

#536770

RGB code:

83, 103, 112

Is Behr Rush Hour MQ5-25 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 199°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

MQ5-25 Rush Hour HSL code: 199, 15%, 38%

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 Rush Hour

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Rush Hour:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Rush Hour with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

LRV of Rush Hour

Rush Hour has an LRV of 12.39% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy 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 12.39%, 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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HEX#536770Copy color code
RGB Decimal83, 103, 112Copy color code
RGB Percent32.55%, 40.39%, 43.92%Copy color code
HSVHue: 199° Saturation: 25.89% Value: 43.92%Copy color code
HSLhsl(199, 15, 38)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 25.89 Magenta: 8.04 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 56.08Copy color code
YIQY: 98.046 I: -14.81 Q: -1.43Copy color code
XYZX: 11.341 Y: 12.709 Z: 17.18Copy color code
CIE LabL:42.321 a:-5.23 b:-7.52Copy color code
CIE LuvL:42.321 u:-10.398 v:-9.441Copy color code
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Hunter Lab35.65, -5.601, -3.619Copy color code
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