Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) Paint Color

Color Name
Cockleshell (MQ1-31)
Hex Color Code
#E3C6AF
RGB Color Code
RGB(227, 198, 175)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 12.8%, 22.9%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Cockleshell (MQ1-31) color - its meaning and example

What color is Cockleshell (MQ1-31)?

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cockleshell (MQ1-31) is #E3C6AF, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 198, 175).

In the RGB color model, Cockleshell (MQ1-31) has a red value of 227, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 22.9% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 48.1 % saturation, and 78.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cockleshell (MQ1-31) has a hue of 26.5° (degrees), 22.9 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) is cool or warm?

The color Cockleshell (MQ1-31) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cockleshell (MQ1-31)? (For interior and product design)

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) has an LRV of nearly 59.8. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Cockleshell (MQ1-31)
LRV 59.8
Light Color

Compare LRV 59.8 of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 59.8 puts Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #E3C6AF
Hex triplet
#E3C6AF
Red
E3
Green
C6
Blue
AF
RGBA / RGB rgb(227, 198, 175)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.78%
Yellow
22.91%
Key
10.98%
HSL hsl(26.54deg, 48.1 %, 78.8 %)
Hue
26.54°
Saturation
48.15 %
Lightness
78.82 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
26.54°
Saturation
22.91 %
Brightness / Value
89.02 %
RYB ryb(29, 65, 29)
Red
29 (11.2%)
Yellow
65 (25.4%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)
HWB
Hue
26.54°
Whiteness
68.63 %
Blackness
10.98 %
CMY
Cyan
10.98%
Magenta
22.35%
Yellow
31.37%
XYZ
X
59.61
Y
59.81
Z
48.96
YXY
Y1
59.81
X
0.35
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
81.74
A
6.71
B
15.29
CIE-Lch
L
81.74
C
16.69
H
66.31
CIE-Luv
L
81.74
U
19.34
V
20.62
Hunter-Lab
L
77.34
A
2.24
B
16.6
Other
LRV
~ 59.8 %
Munsell Color System
1.8Y 8.0/2.9

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#DBC1AA Color Coffee Foam
98.18% match | ΔE 1.82
#EDC9AF Color Desert Sand
97.58% match | ΔE 2.42
#E3BC9A Color Nude
95.52% match | ΔE 4.48
#DDC0B4 Color Nude Pink
94.98% match | ΔE 5.02

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Pantone PMS

#E1C5AE Color PANTONE 4043 C
99.52% match | ΔE 0.48
#E0C6AD Color PANTONE 4685 C
98.26% match | ΔE 1.74
#DCBFA6 Color PANTONE 4675 C
98.05% match | ΔE 1.95
#D9C0A9 Color PANTONE 2310 C
97.69% match | ΔE 2.31

Pantone TCX

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Cockleshell (MQ1-31) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Cockleshell (MQ1-31) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Behr

#E3C6AF Color Cockleshell (MQ1-31)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Benjamin Moore


Dunn-Edwards

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Dunn-Edwards


PPG Paints

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to PPG Paints


Sherwin Williams

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Valspar


Farrow & Ball

Cockleshell (MQ1-31) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Cockleshell (MQ1-31) to Farrow & Ball


Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#E3C6AF
Cockleshell (MQ1-31)
#AFCCE3
Beau Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) - #E3C6AF?

Color that best contrast with Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) - #E3C6AF is #AFCCE3, color name is Beau Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) - #E3C6AF?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Cockleshell (MQ1-31) - #E3C6AF is #AFCCE3, color name is Beau Blue*.

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