Behr Angelic Blue M540-2

What are Behr Angelic Blue undertones?

The undertone of Angelic 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Angelic Blue M540-2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 216° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M540-2 Angelic Blue HSL code: 216, 38%, 86%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Angelic 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Angelic 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

M540-2
Angelic Blue

• P540-1
  Vaguely Violet

  

Darker shades

M540-2
Angelic Blue

• M540-3
  Eternal Elegance

  

• M540-4
  Hopeful Dream

  

• M530-3
  Perennial Blue

  

• M530-2
  Sky'S The Limit

  

• PPU14-10
  Blue Suede

  

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 Angelic Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

M540-2
Angelic Blue

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

LRV of Angelic Blue

Angelic Blue has an LRV of 68.21% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ced9e9
RGB Decimal	206, 217, 233
RGB Percent	80.78%, 85.10%, 91.37%
HSV	Hue: 216° Saturation: 11.59% Value: 91.37%
HSL	hsl(216, 38, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 11.59 Magenta: 6.87 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 8.63
YIQ	Y: 215.535 I: -11.696 Q: 2.652
XYZ	X: 64.97 Y: 68.63 Z: 86.893
CIE Lab	L:86.32 a:-0.588 b:-9.097
CIE Luv	L:86.32 u:-6.8 v:-14.055
Decimal	13556201
Hunter Lab	82.843, -4.986, -4.198