Behr Baby Spinach M400-5
| Code: | M400-5 |
| Name: | Baby Spinach |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Baby Spinach?
Behr M400-5 Baby Spinach is a rich, verdant hue that brings a sense of rejuvenation to any space. This sophisticated color pairs effortlessly with soft neutrals like snowy white and warm beige to create a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. For a bolder look, consider pairing Baby Spinach with deep navy blue or luxurious gold accents to add depth and visual interest to the room. Whether used as a statement wall or as accent pieces, this versatile color adds a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your interior design palette.
Behr Baby Spinach reviews
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What are Behr Baby Spinach undertones?
The undertone of Baby Spinach can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#89A882
RGB code:
137, 168, 130
Is Behr Baby Spinach M400-5 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 109° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
M400-5 Baby Spinach HSL code: 109, 18%, 58%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Baby Spinach
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Baby Spinach:
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
M400-5
Baby Spinach
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 Baby Spinach with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 289, such as Behr Mata Hari and Ancestry Violet.
LRV of Baby Spinach
Baby Spinach has an LRV of 32.67% 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 32.67%, 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 | #89a882 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 168, 130 | |
| RGB Percent | 53.73%, 65.88%, 50.98% | |
| HSV | Hue: 109° Saturation: 22.62% Value: 65.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 18, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 18.45 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 22.62 Key: 34.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.399 I: -6.262 Q: -18.383 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.347 Y: 34.935 Z: 26.363 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.698 a:-18.084 b:16.204 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.698 u:-15.606 v:25.264 | |
| Decimal | 9021570 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.106, -17.826, 14.929 | |
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