Behr Ancestry Violet S100-4
| Code: | S100-4 |
| Name: | Ancestry Violet |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Ancestry Violet?
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Behr's Ancestry Violet. This captivating S100-4 hue exudes a sense of nostalgia and elegance, creating a cozy ambiance in any room it graces. Whether adorning a bedroom, a home office, or a reading nook, Ancestry Violet adds a touch of sophistication and tranquility. This versatile color pairs beautifully with both bold and neutral tones, making it ideal for accent walls or all-over color schemes. Embrace the timeless allure of Ancestry Violet and infuse your space with a touch of refined charm.
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What are Behr Ancestry Violet undertones?
Ancestry Violet has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#9E90A7
RGB code:
158, 144, 167
Is Behr Ancestry Violet S100-4 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 277°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S100-4 Ancestry Violet HSL code: 277, 12%, 61%
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 Ancestry Violet
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Ancestry Violet:
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
S100-4
Ancestry Violet
Darker shades
S100-4
Ancestry Violet
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 Ancestry Violet with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 97, such as Behr Summer Green and Shy Green.
LRV of Ancestry Violet
Ancestry Violet has an LRV of 31.04% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 31.04%, 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 | #9e90a7 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 158, 144, 167 | |
| RGB Percent | 61.96%, 56.47%, 65.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 277° Saturation: 13.77% Value: 65.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(277, 12, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.39 Magenta: 13.77 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 150.808 I: 0.952 Q: 10.119 | |
| XYZ | X: 31.047 Y: 30.006 Z: 40.705 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.659 a:9.61 b:-10.181 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.659 u:6.434 v:-16.571 | |
| Decimal | 10391719 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.778, 5.311, -5.714 | |
Behr S100-4 Ancestry Violet
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