Behr Amazonian Orchid M110-5

What are Behr Amazonian Orchid undertones?

The undertone of Amazonian Orchid can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Amazonian Orchid M110-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 316° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M110-5 Amazonian Orchid HSL code: 316, 18%, 58%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Amazonian Orchid

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Amazonian Orchid:

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

M110-5
Amazonian Orchid

• M110-4
  Cherished

  

• M110-3
  Bedazzled

  

Darker shades

M110-5
Amazonian Orchid

• M110-6
  Sophisticated Lilac

  

• PPU1-18
  Peru

  

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 Amazonian Orchid with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 136, such as Behr Greener Pastures and Mountain Falls.

M110-5
Amazonian Orchid

• S410-6
  Greener Pastures

  

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S410-5
  Track Green

  

• BL-W05
  Dusting Powder

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

• S420-5
  Sycamore Grove

  

LRV of Amazonian Orchid

Amazonian Orchid has an LRV of 27.88% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a7819d
RGB Decimal	167, 129, 157
RGB Percent	65.49%, 50.59%, 61.57%
HSV	Hue: 316° Saturation: 22.75% Value: 65.49%
HSL	hsl(316, 18, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.75 Yellow: 5.99 Key: 34.51
YIQ	Y: 143.554 I: 13.647 Q: 16.752
XYZ	X: 29.871 Y: 26.351 Z: 35.402
CIE Lab	L:58.369 a:19.39 b:-9.304
CIE Luv	L:58.369 u:20.514 v:-16.691
Decimal	10977693
Hunter Lab	51.333, 14.038, -4.956