Behr Ash Blonde S240-3
| Code: | S240-3 |
| Name: | Ash Blonde |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Ash Blonde?
The color Ash Blonde (S240-3) by Behr is a soft, neutral hue that exudes warmth and sophistication. This versatile shade pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays, muted sage greens, and subtle blush pinks to create a harmonious and welcoming space. When combined with natural wood tones and metallic accents, Ash Blonde (S240-3) adds a touch of modern elegance to any room. Embrace the calming and organic feel of this color by incorporating earthy textures such as jute rugs and linen draperies for a timeless and inviting aesthetic.
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What are Behr Ash Blonde undertones?
Ash Blonde has a clear red 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:
#D7BEA5
RGB code:
215, 190, 165
Is Behr Ash Blonde S240-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 30° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
S240-3 Ash Blonde HSL code: 30, 38%, 75%
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 Ash Blonde
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Ash Blonde:
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
S240-3
Ash Blonde
Darker shades
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 Ash Blonde with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.
LRV of Ash Blonde
Ash Blonde has an LRV of 54.3% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 54.3%, 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 | #d7bea5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 215, 190, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 84.31%, 74.51%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 23.26% Value: 84.31% | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 38, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.63 Yellow: 23.26 Key: 15.69 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.625 I: 22.931 Q: -2.492 | |
| XYZ | X: 53.229 Y: 53.992 Z: 43.205 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.457 a:4.992 b:15.89 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.457 u:16.968 v:21.576 | |
| Decimal | 14139045 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.479, 0.718, 16.574 | |
Behr S240-3 Ash Blonde
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