Behr

Fresh Cedar

MQ1-52

Fresh Cedar is a muted clay-brown with a soft red-orange undertone. Wood is the reference. It can warm up cabinets, an entry wall, or exterior trim without becoming bright.

In western light, the rosy side may show more. Lean on cream and olive. Compare Fresh Cedar with pantry shelves and orange floors before changing trim whites under the planned bulbs.

Color Codes

HEX
#a77f74
RGB Decimal
167, 127, 116
RGB Percent
65.5%, 49.8%, 45.5%
HSL
12.9, 22.5%, 55.5%
HSV
12.9, 30.5%, 65.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 24.0%, 30.5%, 34.5%
YIQ
137.7, 27.4, 5.0
XYZ
26.68, 24.66, 19.88
CIE Lab
56.74, 13.85, 11.96
CIE Luv
56.74, 26.63, 13.38
Hunter Lab
49.65, 12.03, 9.02
Decimal
10977140

Fresh Cedar in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Fresh Cedar under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Fresh Cedar under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

13°

Red Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

52.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes