Behr Warm Cognac MQ2-42

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Code:MQ2-42
Name:Warm Cognac
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Warm Cognac?

The Behr Warm Cognac paint, with the code MQ2-42, exudes richness and warmth, reminiscent of a cozy fireside setting. This deep, earthy hue pairs beautifully with neutral tones such as ivory and charcoal grey, creating a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. To add a touch of contrast, consider incorporating accents in deep olive green or refined navy blue. The versatility of Warm Cognac allows for endless possibilities in creating a stylish and harmonious space.

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LRV of Warm Cognac

Warm Cognac has an LRV of 25.52% 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 25.52%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.

FormatCode
HEX#a88168
RGB Decimal168, 129, 104
RGB Percent65.88%, 50.59%, 40.78%
HSVHue: 23° Saturation: 38.1% Value: 65.88%
HSLhsl(23, 27, 53)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.21 Yellow: 38.1 Key: 34.12
YIQY: 137.811 I: 31.274 Q: 0.47
XYZX: 26.498 Y: 25.026 Z: 16.528
CIE LabL:57.101 a:11.543 b:19.348
CIE LuvL:57.101 u:27.412 v:22.68
Decimal11043176
Hunter Lab50.026, 7.002, 15.43

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