Behr Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) Paint Color

Color Name
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
Hex Color Code
#9B856F
RGB Color Code
RGB(155, 133, 111)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 14.2%, 28.4%, 39.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) color - its meaning and example

What color is Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)?

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) color belongs to the Neutral Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is #9B856F, and the RGB color code is RGB(155, 133, 111).

In the RGB color model, Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) has a red value of 155, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 111. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 28.4% yellow, and 39.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 28.4 % saturation and 60.8 % brightness/value.

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is cool or warm?

The color Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)? (For interior and product design)

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) has an LRV of nearly 24.9. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
LRV 24.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 24.9 of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) 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 24.9 puts Behr Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) 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

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #9B856F
Hex triplet
#9B856F
Red
9B
Green
85
Blue
6F
RGBA / RGB rgb(155, 133, 111)
Red
155 (60.8%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.19%
Yellow
28.39%
Key
39.22%
HSL hsl(30deg, 18.0 %, 52.2 %)
Hue
30°
Saturation
18.03 %
Lightness
52.16 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
30°
Saturation
28.39 %
Brightness / Value
60.78 %
RYB ryb(79, 103, 82)
Red
79 (30.9%)
Yellow
103 (40.5%)
Blue
82 (32.1%)
HWB
Hue
30°
Whiteness
43.53 %
Blackness
39.22 %
CMY
Cyan
39.22%
Magenta
47.84%
Yellow
56.47%
XYZ
X
24.77
Y
24.89
Z
18.54
YXY
Y1
24.89
X
0.36
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
56.97
A
4.87
B
14.96
CIE-Lch
L
56.97
C
15.73
H
71.97
CIE-Luv
L
56.97
U
15.22
V
18.79
Hunter-Lab
L
49.89
A
1.33
B
12.89
Other
LRV
~ 24.9 %
Munsell Color System
2.7Y 5.5/2.7

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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 Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (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).

#9A8678 Color Almond Frost
96.64% match | ΔE 3.36
#967969 Color Mocha
93.89% match | ΔE 6.11
#B38B6D Color Light Taupe
93.08% match | ΔE 6.92
#987654 Color Pale Brown
93.06% match | ΔE 6.94

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


Pantone PMS

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Pantone PMS

#96826E Color PANTONE 4049 C
98.50% match | ΔE 1.50
#9A7F61 Color PANTONE 2470 C
96.50% match | ΔE 3.50
#98897B Color PANTONE 10371 C
96.21% match | ΔE 3.79
#9A887B Color PANTONE 8020 C
96.19% match | ΔE 3.81

Pantone TCX

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) once it is on a wall.


Behr

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Behr

#9B856F Color Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
Paint - Behr
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Benjamin Moore


PPG Paints

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to PPG Paints


Valspar

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Valspar


Dunn-Edwards

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Dunn-Edwards


Sherwin Williams

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Sherwin Williams


Farrow & Ball

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) to Farrow & Ball

#918069 Color Dauphin (54)
96.58% match | ΔE 3.42
#99896E Color Drab (41)
95.75% match | ΔE 4.25
#958975 Color Mouse's Back (40)
95.32% match | ΔE 4.68

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

#9B856F
Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48)
#6F859B
Light Slate 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 Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) - #9B856F?

Color that best contrast with Behr Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) - #9B856F is #6F859B, color name is Light Slate 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 Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) - #9B856F?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) - #9B856F is #6F859B, color name is Light Slate Gray*.

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