Behr Safari Chic MQ2-20

What are Behr Safari Chic undertones?

The undertone of Safari Chic can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Safari Chic MQ2-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 36° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ2-20 Safari Chic HSL code: 36, 19%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Safari Chic

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Safari Chic:

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

MQ2-20
Safari Chic

• PPU18-13
  Perfect Taupe

  

• PPU18-09
  Burnished Clay

  

• HDC-NT-20
  Cotton Grey

  

• N320-4
  Camping Tent

  

• N200-3
  Nightingale Gray

  

Darker shades

MQ2-20
Safari Chic

• PPU7-22
  Safari Vest

  

• N310-6
  Palm Desert

  

• N300-6
  Archaeological Site

  

• N300-5
  Hidden Treasure

  

• MQ2-24
  Golden Olive

  

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 Safari Chic with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

MQ2-20
Safari Chic

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

LRV of Safari Chic

Safari Chic has an LRV of 41.14% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b7aa96
RGB Decimal	183, 170, 150
RGB Percent	71.76%, 66.67%, 58.82%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 18.03% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(36, 19, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.1 Yellow: 18.03 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 171.607 I: 14.174 Q: -3.474
XYZ	X: 39.408 Y: 41.02 Z: 34.688
CIE Lab	L:70.19 a:1.328 b:12.008
CIE Luv	L:70.19 u:9.039 v:16.619
Decimal	12036758
Hunter Lab	64.047, -2.251, 12.721