Behr Upper Eastside MQ1-61
| Code: | MQ1-61 |
| Name: | Upper Eastside |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Upper Eastside?
Behr Upper Eastside (MQ1-61) exudes a sophisticated allure, reminiscent of upscale city living. This elegant shade of greige intertwines the warmth of beige with the classic coolness of grey, creating a harmonious and versatile color palette. Ideal for adding a touch of refinement to any room, Upper Eastside shines in living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms, bringing a sense of modern luxury and understated glamour. Whether used as a captivating backdrop or stylish accents, this chic color elevates the ambiance, turning any space into a sanctuary of style and sophistication. Transform your home with the timeless appeal of Behr Upper Eastside (MQ1-61) and elevate your decor to metropolitan chic.
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What are Behr Upper Eastside undertones?
Upper Eastside 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:
#8D6051
RGB code:
141, 96, 81
Is Behr Upper Eastside MQ1-61 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 15°, this dark red reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
MQ1-61 Upper Eastside HSL code: 15, 27%, 44%
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 Upper Eastside
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Upper Eastside:
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
MQ1-61
Upper Eastside
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 Upper Eastside with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Behr Oceanic Climate and Nor'Wester.
LRV of Upper Eastside
Upper Eastside has an LRV of 15.07% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 15.07%, 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 | #8d6051 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 141, 96, 81 | |
| RGB Percent | 55.29%, 37.65%, 31.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 15° Saturation: 42.55% Value: 55.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 27, 44) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.91 Yellow: 42.55 Key: 44.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 107.745 I: 31.636 Q: 4.851 | |
| XYZ | X: 16.653 Y: 14.624 Z: 9.728 | |
| CIE Lab | L:45.114 a:16.359 b:15.96 | |
| CIE Luv | L:45.114 u:31.287 v:16.397 | |
| Decimal | 9265233 | |
| Hunter Lab | 38.241, 10.811, 11.686 | |
Behr MQ1-61 Upper Eastside
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