Behr Soapstone MQ4-14
| Code: | MQ4-14 |
| Name: | Soapstone |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Soapstone?
Behr's MQ4-14 Soapstone is a versatile color that brings a sense of elegance and calmness to any space. This soft and sophisticated gray works beautifully as a neutral backdrop, allowing other colors to pop. Pair Soapstone with crisp white accents for a timeless look, or add warmth by incorporating earthy tones like Behr KI4-88 Amber Brew and deep blues such as Behr PPU15-03 Hidden Sea Glass. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accessories, Soapstone adds a modern touch while creating a soothing atmosphere. Explore the endless possibilities with Behr MQ4-14 Soapstone and create a space that exudes style and refinement.
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What are Behr Soapstone undertones?
The undertone of Soapstone can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#11785B
RGB code:
17, 120, 91
Is Behr Soapstone MQ4-14 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 163° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ4-14 Soapstone HSL code: 163, 75%, 27%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Soapstone
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Soapstone:
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 Soapstone with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 343, such as Behr Kiss Good Night and Wild Geranium.
LRV of Soapstone
Soapstone has an LRV of 9.51% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.51%, 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 | #11785b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 17, 120, 91 | |
| RGB Percent | 6.67%, 47.06%, 35.69% | |
| HSV | Hue: 163° Saturation: 85.83% Value: 47.06% | |
| HSL | hsl(163, 75, 27) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 85.83 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 24.17 Key: 52.94 | |
| YIQ | Y: 85.897 I: -52.059 Q: -30.813 | |
| XYZ | X: 8.835 Y: 14.306 Z: 12.19 | |
| CIE Lab | L:44.669 a:-35.011 b:8.208 | |
| CIE Luv | L:44.669 u:-35.957 v:15.61 | |
| Decimal | 1144923 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.824, -24.498, 7.368 | |
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