Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42

Let’s dive into a full Warm Cognac paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful MQ2-42. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:MQ2-42
Color name:Warm Cognac
Brand:Behr

What are Behr Warm Cognac undertones?

Red is Behr Warm Cognac undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#A88168

RGB code:

168, 129, 104

Is Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 23° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ2-42 Warm Cognac HSL code: 23, 27%, 53%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Warm Cognac:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Warm Cognac MQ2-42 vs Mudslide SW 9113

Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42 vs Sherwin Williams Mudslide SW 9113Open Warm Cognac MQ2-42
LRV: 25.52%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 25.3%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Warm Cognac MQ2-42 vs Mars Red PPU2-11

Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42 vs Behr Mars Red PPU2-11Open Warm Cognac MQ2-42
LRV: 25.52%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 25.58%
Medium color
Temperature: warm