Behr Artistic License MQ5-39

What are Behr Artistic License undertones?

The undertones of Artistic License can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Artistic License MQ5-39 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 249° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-39 Artistic License HSL code: 249, 13%, 29%

• 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 Artistic License

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 Artistic License:

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

MQ5-39
Artistic License

• S570-6
  New Orleans

  

• PPU16-19
  Mardi Gras

  

• PPU16-18
  Hyacinth Arbor

  

• PPU16-20
  Renaissance

  

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 Artistic License with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 69, such as Behr Mossy Bank and Jungle Camouflage.

MQ5-39
Artistic License

• PPU8-21
  Mossy Bank

  

• N350-4
  Jungle Camouflage

  

• N370-2
  Eon

  

• 52
  White

  

• S380-5
  Milkweed Pod

  

• MQ6-58
  Fig Tree

  

• N350-7A
  Mountain Olive

  

LRV of Artistic License

Artistic License has an LRV of 6.14% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#434053
RGB Decimal	67, 64, 83
RGB Percent	26.27%, 25.10%, 32.55%
HSV	Hue: 249° Saturation: 22.89% Value: 32.55%
HSL	hsl(249, 13, 29)
CMYK	Cyan: 19.28 Magenta: 22.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.45
YIQ	Y: 67.063 I: -4.318 Q: 6.547
XYZ	X: 5.709 Y: 5.485 Z: 8.939
CIE Lab	L:28.073 a:5.845 b:-10.937
CIE Luv	L:28.073 u:0.398 v:-13.993
Decimal	4407379
Hunter Lab	23.419, 2.53, -6.238