Behr

Mystery

MQ5-51

Color Codes

HEX
#849bb3
RGB Decimal
132, 155, 179
RGB Percent
51.8%, 60.8%, 70.2%
HSL
210.6, 23.6%, 61.0%
HSV
210.6, 26.3%, 70.2%
CMYK
26.3%, 13.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%
YIQ
150.9, -21.4, 2.6
XYZ
29.37, 31.60, 47.20
CIE Lab
63.01, -2.53, -15.13
CIE Luv
63.01, -12.85, -22.43
Hunter Lab
56.22, -2.17, -14.63
Decimal
8690611

Mystery 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 Mystery under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Mystery under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

211°

Blue Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

24%

Muted

LRV

59.5
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

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel