# Behr Scribe

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-scribe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-scribe)

Behr Scribe MQ2-31 is a pale, softened beige with a noticeable creamy yellow cast that keeps it warmer than a standard off-white. Its light value gives walls an open, lightly sunwashed appearance without reading stark or chalky. In bright daylight, Scribe can look like a gentle ivory-beige, while lower or warmer artificial light brings forward its buttery undertone. Use it in bedrooms, living rooms, or hallways where a quiet neutral backdrop is wanted, especially alongside warm white trim, natural oak, rattan, linen, and brushed brass. Deep olive, muted terracotta, and charcoal accents give this color more definition without fighting its warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Scribe
- **Color code:** MQ2-31
- **HEX:** #e5dbc1
- **RGB:** 229, 219, 193
- **LRV:** 70.73%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 43° Saturation: 15.72% Value: 89.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(43, 41, 83)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.37 Yellow: 15.72 Key: 10.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 219.026 I: 14.314 Q: -5.976
- **XYZ:** X: 67.269 Y: 71.172 Z: 60.632
- **CIE Lab:** L:87.569 a:-0.834 b:14.025
- **CIE Luv:** L:87.569 u:7.409 v:20.637
- **Decimal:** 15064001
- **Hunter Lab:** 84.364, -5.306, 16.443

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Pale Parsnip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-parsnip)
- [Benjamin Moore Elephant Tusk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-elephant-tusk-oc-8)
- [Benjamin Moore Sandy White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sandy-white-2148-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/ionic-ivory-sw-6406)
- [Sherwin Williams Chamomile](https://plan-home.com/color/chamomile-sw-6399)
- [Benjamin Moore Bracken Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bracken-cream-cw-105)
- [Valspar US Vanilla Pudding](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-vanilla-pudding)
- [Benjamin Moore Seaspray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seaspray-941)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-white-oc-100)
- [Benjamin Moore Pale Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pale-almond-oc-2)
- [Behr Caraway Seeds](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caraway-seeds)
- [Behr Chartreuse Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chartreuse-frost)
- [Benjamin Moore Twisted Oak Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twisted-oak-path-226)
- [Valspar US Daybreak](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-daybreak)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentle Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentle-cream-oc-96)
- [Behr Flowery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flowery)
- [Behr Navajo White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-navajo-white)
- [Valspar US Dance With the Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-dance-with-the-wind)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Ivory Palace](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ivory-palace)
- [Behr White Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-mocha)
- [Behr Sail Cloth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sail-cloth)
- [Behr Ivory Paper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ivory-paper)
- [Behr Chartreuse Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chartreuse-frost)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr White Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-oak)
- [Behr Limescent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-limescent)
- [Behr Pale Parsnip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-parsnip)
- [Behr Almondine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almondine)
- [Behr Flowery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flowery)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Little Theater](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-theater)
- [Behr Lap Of Luxury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lap-of-luxury)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.