# Behr White Lie

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-lie](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-lie)

Behr White Lie MQ3-55 is a very light, low-saturation off-white with a faint warm cast visible in its slightly softened, creamy-gray appearance. Its near-neutral character keeps it from reading stark, while the subtle warmth helps it sit comfortably beside natural oak, linen, and light beige upholstery. In bright daylight, White Lie should appear clean and pale; lower or warmer artificial light can bring out its gentle warmth. It is a practical wall color for open living areas, bedrooms, and hallways where a crisp white might feel too sharp. Pair it with charcoal accents, muted sage, warm gray textiles, or matte black hardware for definition.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** White Lie
- **Color code:** MQ3-55
- **HEX:** #dededc
- **RGB:** 222, 222, 220
- **LRV:** 72.76%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 60° Saturation: 0.9% Value: 87.06%
- **HSL:** hsl(60, 3, 87)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.9 Key: 12.94
- **YIQ:** Y: 221.772 I: 0.643 Q: -0.622
- **XYZ:** X: 69.161 Y: 72.94 Z: 78.126
- **CIE Lab:** L:88.419 a:-0.36 b:0.982
- **CIE Luv:** L:88.419 u:0.111 v:1.558
- **Decimal:** 14606044
- **Hunter Lab:** 85.405, -4.909, 5.546

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Pixel White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pixel-white)
- [Sherwin Williams Nebulous White](https://plan-home.com/color/nebulous-white-sw-7063)
- [Sherwin Williams Spatial White](https://plan-home.com/color/spatial-white-sw-6259)
- [Sherwin Williams Site White](https://plan-home.com/color/site-white-sw-7070)
- [Valspar US Silver Dust](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-silver-dust)
- [Behr Shiny Luster](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shiny-luster)
- [Sherwin Williams Rhinestone](https://plan-home.com/color/rhinestone-sw-7656)
- [Sherwin Williams Snowfall](https://plan-home.com/color/snowfall-sw-6000)
- [Sherwin Williams Intrepid Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/intrepid-grey-sw-9556)
- [Valspar US Gray Shimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-gray-shimmer)
- [Benjamin Moore American White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-american-white-2112-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Graytint](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-graytint-1611)
- [Valspar US Friendly Ghost](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-friendly-ghost)
- [Sherwin Williams Ghosted](https://plan-home.com/color/ghosted-sw-9545)
- [Behr Silver Polish](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-polish)
- [Valspar US Modern Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-modern-gray)
- [Valspar US Cinema Screen](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cinema-screen)
- [Valspar US Prudence](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-prudence)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Ambience White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ambience-white)
- [Behr Nimbus Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nimbus-cloud)
- [Behr Silver Polish](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-polish)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Classic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classic-silver)
- [Behr Halation](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-halation)
- [Behr Sonic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sonic-silver)
- [Behr Silver Bullet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-bullet)
- [Behr White Metal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-metal)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Little Theater](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-theater)
- [Behr Lap Of Luxury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lap-of-luxury)
- [Behr Blueberry Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blueberry-whip)
- [Behr Chivalrous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chivalrous)
- [Behr Black Sapphire](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-sapphire)

## 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.