Behr

Object Of Desire

MQ1-36

Object Of Desire is a muted rosy taupe with a gray-beige base. Lean on it in a bedroom, sitting room, or dressing area where a hint of warmth should not turn pink. Sunset may reveal the rose.

On larger walls, the red undertone can show more at sunset or under warm bulbs. Lean into muted white trim and walnut. Avoid strong coral accents, which can pull the color too rosy.

Color Codes

HEX
#b7a8a8
RGB Decimal
183, 168, 168
RGB Percent
71.8%, 65.9%, 65.9%
HSL
0.0, 9.4%, 68.8%
HSV
0.0, 8.2%, 71.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.2%, 8.2%, 28.2%
YIQ
172.5, 8.9, 3.2
XYZ
40.60, 40.90, 42.80
CIE Lab
70.11, 5.41, 1.95
CIE Luv
70.11, 8.84, 1.89
Hunter Lab
63.95, 4.97, 1.74
Decimal
12036264

Object Of Desire 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 Object Of Desire under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Object Of Desire under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

67.1
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