Behr Aqua Fresco M460-5
| Code: | M460-5 |
| Name: | Aqua Fresco |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Aqua Fresco?
Behr Aqua Fresco (M460-5) is a refreshing and tranquil shade that brings a sense of calm to any space. This soothing aqua tone pairs beautifully with crisp white accents to create a breezy coastal vibe. For a sophisticated look, complement Aqua Fresco with soft greys or sandy beige tones. Incorporate natural materials such as rattan or jute to enhance the earthy feel of this color. Whether used as a main wall color or in decor accents, Behr's Aqua Fresco adds a touch of serenity to your interior design.
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What are Behr Aqua Fresco undertones?
Aqua Fresco has a clear blue 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:
#4A9FA3
RGB code:
74, 159, 163
Is Behr Aqua Fresco M460-5 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 183° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
M460-5 Aqua Fresco HSL code: 183, 38%, 46%
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 Aqua Fresco
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Aqua Fresco:
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
M460-5
Aqua Fresco
Darker shades
M460-5
Aqua Fresco
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 Aqua Fresco with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 3, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Aqua Fresco
Aqua Fresco has an LRV of 24.04% 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 24.04%, 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 | #4a9fa3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 74, 159, 163 | |
| RGB Percent | 29.02%, 62.35%, 63.92% | |
| HSV | Hue: 183° Saturation: 54.6% Value: 63.92% | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 38, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 54.6 Magenta: 2.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.08 | |
| YIQ | Y: 134.041 I: -51.937 Q: -16.736 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.83 Y: 28.894 Z: 39.067 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.688 a:-24.351 b:-9.896 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.688 u:-35.742 v:-11.092 | |
| Decimal | 4890531 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.754, -21.578, -5.464 | |
Behr M460-5 Aqua Fresco
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