Behr Summer In The City MQ2-16

Code:MQ2-16
Name:Summer In The City
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Summer In The City?

Behr's Summer in the City (MQ2-16) is a refreshing hue that brings a sense of vibrancy to any space. This color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like "Crisp Linen" and "Sandy Beach", creating a harmonious contrast. Complementing it with accents from the "Midnight Blue" and "Silver Shade" would add a touch of sophistication to the overall design. Summer in the City (MQ2-16) effortlessly captures a sunny and energetic ambiance, making it a versatile choice for both modern and traditional interiors.

Summer In The City for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing yellow shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Behr Summer In The City bedroom interior
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What are Behr Summer In The City undertones?

Summer In The City has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#CDA168

RGB code:

205, 161, 104

Is Behr Summer In The City MQ2-16 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 34° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

MQ2-16 Summer In The City HSL code: 34, 50%, 61%

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 Summer In The City

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Summer In The City:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Summer In The City with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

LRV of Summer In The City

Summer In The City has an LRV of 39.1% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 39.1%, 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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HEX#cda168Copy color code
RGB Decimal205, 161, 104Copy color code
RGB Percent80.39%, 63.14%, 40.78%Copy color code
HSVHue: 34° Saturation: 49.27% Value: 80.39%Copy color code
HSLhsl(34, 50, 61)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.46 Yellow: 49.27 Key: 19.61Copy color code
YIQY: 167.658 I: 44.536 Q: -8.431Copy color code
XYZX: 40.422 Y: 39.471 Z: 18.583Copy color code
CIE LabL:69.091 a:9.236 b:35.771Copy color code
CIE LuvL:69.091 u:33.315 v:42.954Copy color code
Decimal13476200Copy color code
Hunter Lab62.826, 4.901, 26.441Copy color code
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