Behr So Shy MQ3-29
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| Code: | MQ3-29 |
| Name: | So Shy |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr So Shy?
Behr So Shy MQ3-29 is a pale, low-saturation gray with a faint warm blush cast that keeps it from reading stark or icy. Its light value makes it well suited to main walls in bedrooms, hallways, and softly lit living spaces. In daylight, this shade can appear like a gentle off-gray, while warmer evening bulbs may bring out its subtle rosy-beige undertone. Pair it with creamy white trim, pale oak, linen upholstery, and muted taupe accents for a quiet, layered look. Dark charcoal hardware or deep brown wood can add useful contrast without making the color feel too sweet.
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What are Behr So Shy undertones?
So Shy is a light, near-neutral light gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
218, 213, 214
Is Behr So Shy cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 348°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
MQ3-29 So Shy HSL code: 348, 6%, 85%
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 So Shy
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr So Shy:
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
MQ3-29
So Shy
Darker shades
MQ3-29
So Shy
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 So Shy with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 168, such as Behr Forest Edge and Longmeadow.
LRV of So Shy
So Shy has an LRV of 67.55% 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 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #dad5d6 |
| RGB Decimal | 218, 213, 214 |
| RGB Percent | 85.49%, 83.53%, 83.92% |
| HSV | Hue: 348° Saturation: 2.29% Value: 85.49% |
| HSL | hsl(348, 6, 85) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.29 Yellow: 1.83 Key: 14.51 |
| YIQ | Y: 214.609 I: 2.658 Q: 1.369 |
| XYZ | X: 64.842 Y: 67.349 Z: 73.184 |
| CIE Lab | L:85.68 a:1.884 b:0.118 |
| CIE Luv | L:85.68 u:2.788 v:-0.155 |
| Decimal | 14341590 |
| Hunter Lab | 82.067, -2.58, 4.574 |
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