Behr

Modern History

MQ2-28

Color Codes

HEX
#bea27d
RGB Decimal
190, 162, 125
RGB Percent
74.5%, 63.5%, 49.0%
HSL
34.2, 33.3%, 61.8%
HSV
34.2, 34.2%, 74.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 14.7%, 34.2%, 25.5%
YIQ
166.2, 28.6, -5.6
XYZ
37.86, 38.27, 24.79
CIE Lab
68.22, 4.87, 23.07
CIE Luv
68.22, 20.23, 29.74
Hunter Lab
61.86, 4.42, 17.54
Decimal
12493437

Modern History 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 Modern History under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Modern History under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

34°

Orange Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

64.8
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