Behr Abstract M320-4
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| Code: | M320-4 |
| Name: | Abstract |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Abstract?
Behr Abstract M320-4 is a light, sun-warmed beige with a soft golden-yellow cast. Its muted depth keeps it from reading like a bright butter yellow, while the creamy warmth gives walls a gently illuminated look. In direct daylight, this shade can appear clearer and more golden; under softer evening light, it settles into a mellow tan-cream. Use it in kitchens, breakfast rooms, or hallways alongside warm white trim, natural oak, woven textures, and aged brass. For contrast, pair Abstract with dusty blue-gray accents or deep olive green furnishings.
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What are Behr Abstract undertones?
Abstract is a light, soft golden beige. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; 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:
228, 203, 151
Is Behr Abstract cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 41° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
M320-4 Abstract HSL code: 41, 59%, 74%
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 Abstract
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Abstract:
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
M320-4
Abstract
Darker shades
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 Abstract with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Behr Brisk Blue and Lead Cast.
LRV of Abstract
Abstract has an LRV of 60.65% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 60.65%, 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 | #e4cb97 |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 203, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 79.61%, 59.22% |
| HSV | Hue: 41° Saturation: 33.77% Value: 89.41% |
| HSL | hsl(41, 59, 74) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.96 Yellow: 33.77 Key: 10.59 |
| YIQ | Y: 204.547 I: 31.607 Q: -10.894 |
| XYZ | X: 58.937 Y: 61.442 Z: 38.025 |
| CIE Lab | L:82.616 a:1.302 b:29.186 |
| CIE Luv | L:82.616 u:18.823 v:39.558 |
| Decimal | 14994327 |
| Hunter Lab | 78.385, -2.961, 26.108 |
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