Behr Bellflower Blue M540-1

What are Behr Bellflower Blue undertones?

The undertone of Bellflower Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bellflower Blue M540-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 206° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M540-1 Bellflower Blue HSL code: 206, 30%, 91%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Bellflower Blue

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Bellflower Blue:

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.

Darker shades

M540-1
Bellflower Blue

• S510-1
  Prairie Sky

  

• PPU14-10
  Blue Suede

  

• S500-3
  Partly Cloudy

  

• S530-1
  Soaring Sky

  

• S510-2
  Boot Cut

  

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 Bellflower Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Behr Tribeca and Oak Creek.

M540-1
Bellflower Blue

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

LRV of Bellflower Blue

Bellflower Blue has an LRV of 80.07% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e1e9ef
RGB Decimal	225, 233, 239
RGB Percent	88.24%, 91.37%, 93.73%
HSV	Hue: 206° Saturation: 5.86% Value: 93.73%
HSL	hsl(206, 30, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.86 Magenta: 2.51 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 6.27
YIQ	Y: 231.292 I: -6.695 Q: 0.175
XYZ	X: 75.766 Y: 80.517 Z: 93.188
CIE Lab	L:91.916 a:-1.551 b:-3.825
CIE Luv	L:91.916 u:-4.721 v:-5.654
Decimal	14805487
Hunter Lab	89.731, -6.31, 1.238