Behr 100 Mph P170-7
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| Code: | P170-7 |
| Name: | 100 Mph |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr 100 Mph?
Behr 100 Mph P170-7 is a vivid, high-saturation red with a clear warm cast, shown here as #c93f38. It has enough depth to read as bold rather than light, while its strong red presence keeps it energetic on a feature wall, front door, or painted furniture. Bright daylight will emphasize its clean, lively red character, while lower light can make the color appear deeper and more grounded. Pair it with crisp white trim for contrast, charcoal for a sharper modern look, or natural wood and warm brass for a richer finish. In larger doses, 100 Mph is best suited to spaces that can handle a confident color statement, such as a dining room, entry, or exterior accent.
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What are Behr 100 Mph undertones?
100 Mph is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
201, 63, 56
Is Behr 100 Mph cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 3° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
P170-7 100 Mph HSL code: 3, 57%, 50%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects 100 Mph
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr 100 Mph:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
P170-7
100 Mph
Darker shades
P170-7
100 Mph
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color 100 Mph with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 183, such as Behr Tealish and Abysse.
LRV of 100 Mph
100 Mph has an LRV of 13.85% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.85%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #c93f38 |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 63, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 78.82%, 24.71%, 21.96% |
| HSV | Hue: 3° Saturation: 72.14% Value: 78.82% |
| HSL | hsl(3, 57, 50) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 68.66 Yellow: 72.14 Key: 21.18 |
| YIQ | Y: 103.464 I: 84.484 Q: 27.014 |
| XYZ | X: 26.581 Y: 16.262 Z: 5.48 |
| CIE Lab | L:47.316 a:54.062 b:35.326 |
| CIE Luv | L:47.316 u:106.229 v:25.656 |
| Decimal | 13188920 |
| Hunter Lab | 40.326, 47.09, 20.172 |
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