Behr Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) Paint Color

Color Name
Gateway Gray (MQ6-22)
Hex Color Code
#A0A09C
RGB Color Code
RGB(160, 160, 156)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 0.0%, 2.5%, 37.3%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) color - its meaning and example

What color is Gateway Gray (MQ6-22)?

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) is #A0A09C, and the RGB color code is RGB(160, 160, 156).

In the RGB color model, Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) has a red value of 160, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.5% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 2.1 % saturation, and 62.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) is cool or warm?

The color Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22)? (For interior and product design)

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Gateway Gray (MQ6-22)
LRV 35
Light Color

Compare LRV 35 of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) 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 35 puts Behr Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) paint color in the darker 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

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A0A09C
Hex triplet
#A0A09C
Red
A0
Green
A0
Blue
9C
RGBA / RGB rgb(160, 160, 156)
Red
160 (62.7%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.50%
Key
37.25%
HSL hsl(60deg, 2.1 %, 62.0 %)
Hue
60°
Saturation
2.06 %
Lightness
61.96 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
60°
Saturation
2.50 %
Brightness / Value
62.75 %
RYB ryb(48, 78, 71)
Red
48 (18.9%)
Yellow
78 (30.5%)
Blue
71 (28.0%)
HWB
Hue
60°
Whiteness
61.18 %
Blackness
37.25 %
CMY
Cyan
37.25%
Magenta
37.25%
Yellow
38.82%
XYZ
X
33.07
Y
35.02
Z
36.47
YXY
Y1
35.02
X
0.32
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
65.76
A
-0.75
B
2.07
CIE-Lch
L
65.76
C
2.21
H
109.92
CIE-Luv
L
65.76
U
0.23
V
3.11
Hunter-Lab
L
59.17
A
-3.8
B
4.88
Other
LRV
~ 35 %
Munsell Color System
4.8GY 6.4/0.4

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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 Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) (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).

#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
97.06% match | ΔE 2.94
#989898 Color Spanish Gray
96.69% match | ΔE 3.31
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
96.43% match | ΔE 3.57
#B0A999 Color Greige
93.57% match | ΔE 6.43

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


RAL Design

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Pantone PMS

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to Pantone PMS

#9EA2A2 Color PANTONE 422 C
97.31% match | ΔE 2.69
#999999 Color PANTONE 4289 C
96.92% match | ΔE 3.08
#9D9D9F Color PANTONE 4276 C
96.45% match | ΔE 3.55

Paint similar to Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) once it is on a wall.


Valspar

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to Valspar


Sherwin Williams

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to Sherwin Williams


Farrow & Ball

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to Farrow & Ball

#A09C97 Color Worsted (284)
97.68% match | ΔE 2.32
#9A9F94 Color Pigeon (25)
95.35% match | ΔE 4.65

Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to PPG Paints


Behr

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Dunn-Edwards

Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) to Dunn-Edwards


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

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A0A09C
Gateway Gray (MQ6-22)
#9C9CA0
Spanish Gray*

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 Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) - #A0A09C?

Color that best contrast with Behr Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) - #A0A09C is #9C9CA0, color name is Spanish Gray*. 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 Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) - #A0A09C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Gateway Gray (MQ6-22) - #A0A09C is #9C9CA0, color name is Spanish Gray*.

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