Behr Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36
| Code: | MQ4-36 |
| Name: | Thai Ice Tea |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Thai Ice Tea?
Behr Thai Ice Tea (MQ4-36) is a warm and inviting hue that brings a sense of coziness to any space. This rich color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like off-white and beige for a sophisticated look. To add a touch of contrast, consider incorporating accents in shades of deep blue or olive green. The versatility of Behr Thai Ice Tea (MQ4-36) makes it a great choice for creating a soothing and timeless interior design scheme.
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What are Behr Thai Ice Tea undertones?
Thai Ice Tea 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:
#E0A878
RGB code:
224, 168, 120
Is Behr Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36 cool or warm?
At 28° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
MQ4-36 Thai Ice Tea HSL code: 28, 63%, 67%
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 Thai Ice Tea
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Thai Ice Tea:
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
MQ4-36
Thai Ice Tea
Darker shades
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 Thai Ice Tea with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 208, such as Behr Cloudy Sky and Pale Cornflower.
LRV of Thai Ice Tea
Thai Ice Tea has an LRV of 45.28% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 45.28%, 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 | #e0a878 | |
| RGB Decimal | 224, 168, 120 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.84%, 65.88%, 47.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 28° Saturation: 46.43% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 63, 67) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.0 Yellow: 46.43 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 179.272 I: 48.795 Q: -3.092 | |
| XYZ | X: 48.135 Y: 45.212 Z: 23.956 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.031 a:14.79 b:32.763 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.031 u:41.189 v:39.359 | |
| Decimal | 14723192 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.24, 10.114, 25.944 |
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