Behr Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) Paint Color

Color Name
Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)
Hex Color Code
#8F979D
RGB Color Code
RGB(143, 151, 157)
CMYK Values*
8.9%, 3.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%
Color Family (Hue)
#8F979D Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) Paint Behr - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints

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About Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) color - its meaning and example

What color is Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)?

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) is #8F979D, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 151, 157).

In the RGB color model, Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) has a red value of 143, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 6.7 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) is cool or warm?

The color Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)? (For interior and product design)

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) has an LRV of nearly 30.4. 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
Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)
LRV 30.4
Light Color

Compare LRV 30.4 of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) 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 30.4 puts Behr Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) 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

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #8F979D
Hex triplet
#8F979D
Red
8F
Green
97
Blue
9D
RGBA / RGB rgb(143, 151, 157)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
8.92%
Magenta
3.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
38.43%
HSL hsl(205.71deg, 6.7 %, 58.8 %)
Hue
205.71°
Saturation
6.67 %
Lightness
58.82 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
205.71°
Saturation
8.92 %
Brightness / Value
61.57 %
RYB ryb(51, 78, 83)
Red
51 (20.0%)
Yellow
78 (30.5%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)
HWB
Hue
205.71°
Whiteness
56.08 %
Blackness
38.43 %
CMY
Cyan
43.92%
Magenta
40.78%
Yellow
38.43%
XYZ
X
28.48
Y
30.41
Z
36.27
YXY
Y1
30.41
X
0.3
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
62
A
-1.64
B
-4.15
CIE-Lch
L
62
C
4.46
H
248.42
CIE-Luv
L
62
U
-4.72
V
-5.76
Hunter-Lab
L
55.14
A
-4.31
B
-0.39
Other
LRV
~ 30.4 %
Munsell Color System
3.5B 6.0/0.9

Similar Colors and Paints

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 Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (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).

#989898 Color Spanish Gray
95.59% match | ΔE 4.41
#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
94.73% match | ΔE 5.27
#848789 Color Aluminium
94.13% match | ΔE 5.87
#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
93.35% match | ΔE 6.65

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


RAL Classic

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to British Standard 4800


RAL Design

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Pantone PMS

#8C9AA3 Color PANTONE 10262 C
97.49% match | ΔE 2.51
#8C9093 Color PANTONE 10388 C
97.05% match | ΔE 2.95
#8A8D8F Color PANTONE 877 C
95.91% match | ΔE 4.09

Pantone TCX

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Pantone TCX


Paint similar to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Dunn-Edwards


Sherwin Williams

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Sherwin Williams


PPG Paints

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to PPG Paints


Behr

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Behr


Valspar

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Valspar


Benjamin Moore

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Benjamin Moore


Farrow & Ball

Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) to Farrow & Ball

#8C8E8D Color Plummett (272)
95.02% match | ΔE 4.98
#7C8E96 Color Selvedge (306)
94.66% match | ΔE 5.34
#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
93.93% match | ΔE 6.07

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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

#8F979D
Radiant Silver (MQ5-21)
#9D958F
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 Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) - #8F979D?

Color that best contrast with Behr Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) - #8F979D is #9D958F, 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 Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) - #8F979D?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Radiant Silver (MQ5-21) - #8F979D is #9D958F, color name is Spanish Gray*.

Example Color Images and Mockup

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