Behr Alpha Blue M520-5

What are Behr Alpha Blue undertones?

The undertone of Alpha Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Alpha Blue M520-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 207° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M520-5 Alpha Blue HSL code: 207, 38%, 53%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Alpha Blue

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Alpha Blue:

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

M520-5
Alpha Blue

• S500-4
  Chilly Blue

  

• S500-3
  Partly Cloudy

  

• M530-4
  Washed Denim

  

• S490-4
  Yacht Blue

  

• PPU14-10
  Blue Suede

  

Darker shades

M520-5
Alpha Blue

• M520-6
  National Anthem

  

• M490-7
  Shasta Lake

  

• M500-6
  Express Blue

  

• MQ5-58
  Velvet Rope

  

• M500-5
  Sojourn Blue

  

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 Alpha Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Behr Tribeca and Oak Creek.

M520-5
Alpha Blue

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

LRV of Alpha Blue

Alpha Blue has an LRV of 21.92% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#588bb4
RGB Decimal	88, 139, 180
RGB Percent	34.51%, 54.51%, 70.59%
HSV	Hue: 207° Saturation: 51.11% Value: 70.59%
HSL	hsl(207, 38, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 51.11 Magenta: 22.78 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.41
YIQ	Y: 128.425 I: -43.566 Q: 1.971
XYZ	X: 21.492 Y: 23.833 Z: 46.635
CIE Lab	L:55.921 a:-5.39 b:-26.757
CIE Luv	L:55.921 u:-23.385 v:-39.954
Decimal	5802932
Hunter Lab	48.82, -6.853, -22.464