Behr Studio Clay MQ2-27

What are Behr Studio Clay undertones?

The undertone of Studio Clay 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Studio Clay MQ2-27 cool or warm?

warm

cool

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

MQ2-27 Studio Clay HSL code: 36, 30%, 79%

• 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.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Studio Clay

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 Studio Clay:

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

MQ2-27
Studio Clay

• OR-W06
  Coconut Ice

  

• N310-2
  Arid Landscape

  

• 720C-2
  Chocolate Froth

  

• N330-2
  Prairie Dust

  

• N340-1
  Light Granite

  

Darker shades

MQ2-27
Studio Clay

• PPU7-21
  Woven Straw

  

• MQ2-21
  Elemental Tan

  

• 710C-3
  Gobi Desert

  

• PPU7-08
  Baja

  

• N300-3
  Casual Khaki

  

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

MQ2-27
Studio Clay

• 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 Studio Clay

Studio Clay has an LRV of 61.36% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d9ccb8
RGB Decimal	217, 204, 184
RGB Percent	85.10%, 80.00%, 72.16%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 15.21% Value: 85.1%
HSL	hsl(36, 30, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.99 Yellow: 15.21 Key: 14.9
YIQ	Y: 205.607 I: 14.174 Q: -3.474
XYZ	X: 58.859 Y: 61.399 Z: 54.085
CIE Lab	L:82.593 a:1.212 b:11.595
CIE Luv	L:82.593 u:8.914 v:16.645
Decimal	14273720
Hunter Lab	78.358, -3.045, 13.926