Behr So Shy MQ3-29

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Code:MQ3-29
Name:So Shy
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr So Shy?

Behr's So Shy (MQ3-29) is a soft and delicate shade that exudes tranquility and elegance. This soothing off-white color pairs beautifully with accents in cool tones such as deep navy blue and soft sage green, creating a serene and sophisticated look. For a more dramatic contrast, try combining So Shy with rich jewel tones like emerald green or sapphire blue. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, So Shy adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to any space. Choose this versatile hue to create a calming and inviting atmosphere in your home.

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LRV of So Shy

So Shy has an LRV of 67.55% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 67.55%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#dad5d6
RGB Decimal218, 213, 214
RGB Percent85.49%, 83.53%, 83.92%
HSVHue: 348° Saturation: 2.29% Value: 85.49%
HSLhsl(348, 6, 85)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.29 Yellow: 1.83 Key: 14.51
YIQY: 214.609 I: 2.658 Q: 1.369
XYZX: 64.842 Y: 67.349 Z: 73.184
CIE LabL:85.68 a:1.884 b:0.118
CIE LuvL:85.68 u:2.788 v:-0.155
Decimal14341590
Hunter Lab82.067, -2.58, 4.574

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