Behr Sturdy Brown MQ2-48

What are Behr Sturdy Brown undertones?

The undertone of Sturdy Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sturdy Brown MQ2-48 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ2-48 Sturdy Brown HSL code: 30, 18%, 52%

• 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.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Sturdy Brown

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 Sturdy Brown:

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

MQ2-48
Sturdy Brown

• PPU18-12
  Graceful Gray

  

• MQ2-55
  Park Avenue

  

• HDC-CT-21
  Grey Mist

  

• HDC-NT-04A
  Clay

  

• PPU5-07
  Studio Taupe

  

Darker shades

MQ2-48
Sturdy Brown

• MQ2-49
  Kaffee

  

• N220-6
  Landmark Brown

  

• PPU5-04
  Mocha Latte

  

• N220-7
  Cavalry Brown

  

• N230-6
  Whiskey Barrel

  

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 Sturdy Brown with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

MQ2-48
Sturdy Brown

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Sturdy Brown

Sturdy Brown has an LRV of 25.23% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9b856f
RGB Decimal	155, 133, 111
RGB Percent	60.78%, 52.16%, 43.53%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 28.39% Value: 60.78%
HSL	hsl(30, 18, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.19 Yellow: 28.39 Key: 39.22
YIQ	Y: 137.07 I: 20.179 Q: -2.193
XYZ	X: 24.774 Y: 24.892 Z: 18.534
CIE Lab	L:56.97 a:4.866 b:14.969
CIE Luv	L:56.97 u:15.221 v:18.798
Decimal	10192239
Hunter Lab	49.892, 1.325, 12.899