Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5) records 57.13% LRV and 80.9 L*_HK lightness (#D9C2BB, RGB 217/194/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.14, a*=6.96, b*=6.48, C*=9.51, h°=43°) place MQ3-5 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Bella Mia (MQ3-5) are Benjamin Moore Pale Berry (2103-60, ΔE=2.08) and Sherwin-Williams Breathless (SW 6022, ΔE=1.57).
Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5, #D9C2BB) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Bella Mia (MQ3-5) | #D9C2BB | 57.13% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Pale Berry (2103-60) | #DBC3C0 | 58.08% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.08 (95.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Acapulco Sand (2105-60) | #DDC9C1 | 61.19% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 2.10 (95.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Breathless (SW 6022) | #D6C2BE | 56.76% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.57 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Pink Shadow (SW 70) | #DEC3B9 | 58.32% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.70 (96.4%) |
Visual ΔE=2.08 alternative to MQ3-5: Pale Berry (2103-60) delivers identical 58.08% reflectance to MQ3-5 with matched C*=9.19 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.1 alternative to MQ3-5: Acapulco Sand (2105-60) delivers +4.1 LRV points lighter than Bella Mia (MQ3-5) with -0.87 softer C*=8.64 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.26 alternative to MQ3-5: Pale Cherry Blossom (2101-60) delivers +5.6 LRV points lighter than Bella Mia (MQ3-5) with -1.03 softer C*=8.48 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.57 equivalent for MQ3-5: Breathless (SW 6022) delivers identical 56.76% reflectance to MQ3-5 with -1.68 softer C*=7.83 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.7 equivalent for MQ3-5: Pink Shadow (SW 70) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Bella Mia (MQ3-5) with +2.13 higher C*=11.64 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.41 alternative to MQ3-5: Abalone Shell (SW 6050) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Bella Mia (MQ3-5) with matched C*=9.25 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Bella Mia (#D9C2BB, LRV 57.13%).
Bella Mia (MQ3-5, b*=6.48) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Bella Mia
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for MQ3-5 (2700K shifts to #F4BB9E)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code MQ3-5 (Bella Mia) reflects 57.13% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5) registers J'=82.9, a'=5.98, and b'=4.47 with HSL (14°, 28%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 80.9 L*_HK. Because MQ3-5 carries a*=6.96 red-green and b*=6.48 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=9.51, Bella Mia projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr MQ3-5 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Bella Mia (MQ3-5) holds its native #E0C1B3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, MQ3-5 adapts to #E5BFAB; at 3500K halogen, Bella Mia transitions to #EABEA6; at 3000K residential LED, MQ3-5 warms to #EFBDA1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Bella Mia (MQ3-5) settles at #F4BB9E.
When cross-matching Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5, #D9C2BB), Benjamin Moore Pale Berry (2103-60, #DBC3C0, LRV 58.08%) scores ΔE2000=2.08 and CAM16=1.66, followed by Acapulco Sand (2105-60, ΔE=2.1). In Sherwin-Williams, Breathless (SW 6022, #D6C2BE, LRV 56.76%) achieves ΔE2000=1.57 ahead of Pink Shadow (SW 70, ΔE=1.7). Coordinate MQ3-5 with Ultra Pure White (W-B-500) ceilings, Ambience White (PR-W8) trim, Island Hopping (M180-1) hallways, and Shea (RD-W9) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Bella Mia.
Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 57.13% (#D9C2BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 80.9 L*_HK.
At 57.13% reflectance, Bella Mia (MQ3-5) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.14) to hold its #D9C2BB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.14, a*=6.96, b*=6.48) classifies Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=9.51 chroma and h°=43° hue.
Pair Bella Mia (MQ3-5) with North & East Windows for MQ3-5 (57.13% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Bella Mia. Under 2700K evening bulbs, MQ3-5 shifts from #D9C2BB toward #F4BB9E.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5, #D9C2BB) are Benjamin Moore Pale Berry (2103-60, #DBC3C0) at ΔE2000=2.08 and Sherwin-Williams Breathless (SW 6022, #D6C2BE) at ΔE2000=1.57.
Both 2103-60 and SW 6022 matches are verified against Bella Mia (MQ3-5) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Bella Mia (MQ3-5, LRV 57.13%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Ambience White (PR-W8, #EBECEC, LRV 83.7%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ambience White (PR-W8) with Bella Mia (MQ3-5) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.