Translucent Silk
There is more to Behr Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. 3 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#e1d8ccLRV
69.50
Translucent Silk in Rooms
Follow Translucent Silk from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 3 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Misc Photos
3 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Translucent Silk (MQ3-36) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Matte wall finish in Translucent Silk delivers subtle depth and refined texture.
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Subtle sheen of Translucent Silk paint creates understated elegance on walls.
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Wall treatment in Translucent Silk offers gentle luminosity and sophisticated sophistication.
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Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (73 vs 70) makes Spun Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 70), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 70 vs 39, Translucent Silk is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 55, Translucent Silk is decisively the brighter choice.
Translucent Silk reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Translucent Silk reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 22), opening up a space where Adirondack Blue encloses it.
Translucent Silk reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 15), opening up a space where Nypd encloses it.
Translucent Silk reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 9), opening up a space where Midnight Blue encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Experience the timeless elegance of Behr MQ3-36 Translucent Silk, a harmonious blend of warmth and sophistication. This captivating shade exudes a subtle luminosity that effortlessly enhances any space it graces, from cozy living rooms to airy bedrooms. MQ3-36 Translucent Silk infuses a sense of tranquility and refinement, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a serene and inviting atmosphere. 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