# Behr Translucent Silk

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-translucent-silk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-translucent-silk)

Behr Translucent Silk MQ3-36 is a light, muted beige with a soft gray cast that keeps it from reading overly creamy. Its #e1d8cc value gives it a gently warm, low-saturation look, similar to pale linen or weathered plaster. In bright natural light, this shade can appear closer to a warm off-white, while lower or cooler light brings out its subtle gray-beige side. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and open-plan spaces where a quiet neutral background is wanted without using stark white. Pair Translucent Silk with oak, walnut, brushed nickel, natural stone, and accents in charcoal, dusty blue, or deep olive.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Translucent Silk
- **Color code:** MQ3-36
- **HEX:** #e1d8cc
- **RGB:** 225, 216, 204
- **LRV:** 69.50%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 34° Saturation: 9.33% Value: 88.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(34, 26, 84)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.0 Yellow: 9.33 Key: 11.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 217.323 I: 9.219 Q: -1.831
- **XYZ:** X: 66.504 Y: 69.48 Z: 67.018
- **CIE Lab:** L:86.741 a:1.039 b:7.013
- **CIE Luv:** L:86.741 u:5.937 v:10.256
- **Decimal:** 14801100
- **Hunter Lab:** 83.354, -3.454, 10.678

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Warm Oatmeal](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-warm-oatmeal)
- [Behr Chocolate Froth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-froth)
- [Benjamin Moore Peau de Soie](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peau-de-soie-af-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Kestrel White](https://plan-home.com/color/kestrel-white-sw-7516)
- [Valspar US Westchester White](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-westchester-white)
- [Behr Coconut Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coconut-ice)
- [Behr Taupe Tease](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-taupe-tease)
- [Valspar US Clay Angel](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-clay-angel)
- [Valspar US March Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-march-breeze)
- [Valspar US Asiago](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-asiago)
- [Valspar US Vanilla Steam](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-vanilla-steam)
- [Benjamin Moore Sonnet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sonnet-af-55)
- [Sherwin Williams White Sesame](https://plan-home.com/color/white-sesame-sw-9586)
- [Sherwin Williams Pacer White](https://plan-home.com/color/pacer-white-sw-6098)
- [Valspar US Cappuccino Foam](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cappuccino-foam)
- [Behr Castle Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-castle-beige)
- [Valspar US September Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-september-fog)
- [Benjamin Moore Frosted Toffee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-frosted-toffee-988)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Spun Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spun-wool)
- [Behr Taupe Tease](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-taupe-tease)
- [Behr Barely Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-barely-brown)
- [Behr Patience](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-patience)
- [Behr Castle Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-castle-beige)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Harvest Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-harvest-brown)
- [Behr British Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-british-khaki)
- [Behr Riviera Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-riviera-beach)
- [Behr Merino Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-merino-wool)
- [Behr Almond Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almond-wisp)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.