Behr Ballerina Beauty MQ3-08

What are Behr Ballerina Beauty undertones?

The undertone of Ballerina Beauty can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ballerina Beauty MQ3-08 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 27° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-08 Ballerina Beauty HSL code: 27, 28%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Ballerina Beauty

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Ballerina Beauty:

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

MQ3-08
Ballerina Beauty

• N180-1
  Barely Brown

  

• PR-W11
  Patience

  

• N170-1
  Tailor'S Chalk

  

• PR-W12
  Timid White

  

• RD-W07
  Cave Pearl

  

Darker shades

MQ3-08
Ballerina Beauty

• N190-2
  Stonewashed Brown

  

• MQ3-38
  Suede Beige

  

• MQ2-40
  French Pastry

  

• N190-3
  Windrift Beige

  

• MQ2-36
  Elusive Dawn

  

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 Ballerina Beauty with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

MQ3-08
Ballerina Beauty

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Ballerina Beauty

Ballerina Beauty has an LRV of 74.49% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#e8ded6
RGB Decimal	232, 222, 214
RGB Percent	90.98%, 87.06%, 83.92%
HSV	Hue: 27° Saturation: 7.76% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(27, 28, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.31 Yellow: 7.76 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 224.078 I: 8.53 Q: -0.374
XYZ	X: 71.535 Y: 74.254 Z: 74.164
CIE Lab	L:89.042 a:2.041 b:5.137
CIE Luv	L:89.042 u:6.261 v:7.355
Decimal	15261398
Hunter Lab	86.171, -2.616, 9.291