What is the HEX code for Behr Billowing Clouds?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Billowing Clouds undertone is #d6dbdc .

What is the RGB code of Behr Billowing Clouds?

RGB code is 214, 219, 220 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16

Q: Is Behr Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16 cool or warm?

Behr HDC-CT-16 Billowing Clouds is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Billowing Clouds undertones?

Blue is Behr Billowing Clouds undertone color.

Code:	HDC-CT-16
Name:	Billowing Clouds
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Billowing Clouds?

Transform your space with the serene beauty of Behr HDC-CT-16 Billowing Clouds. This soft and dreamy hue evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms. Pair Billowing Clouds with accents in Behr HDC-CT-06 Silent White or Behr HDC-CT-25 Crisp Linen for a harmonious and elegant look. For a pop of contrast, consider adding decor in Behr HDC-CT-57 Smoky White or Behr HDC-CT-46 Gallery White. Elevate your home with the timeless sophistication of Billowing Clouds.

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What are Behr Billowing Clouds undertones?

Billowing Clouds has a clear blue 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:

#D6DBDC

RGB code:

214, 219, 220

Is Behr Billowing Clouds HDC-CT-16 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 190°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

HDC-CT-16 Billowing Clouds HSL code: 190, 8%, 85%

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 Billowing Clouds

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).
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Billowing Clouds:

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

HDC-CT-16
Billowing Clouds

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 Billowing Clouds with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

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LRV of Billowing Clouds

Billowing Clouds has an LRV of 69.71% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 69.71%, 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	#d6dbdc
RGB Decimal	214, 219, 220
RGB Percent	83.92%, 85.88%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 190° Saturation: 2.73% Value: 86.27%
HSL	hsl(190, 8, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.73 Magenta: 0.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.73
YIQ	Y: 217.619 I: -3.301 Q: -0.746
XYZ	X: 65.978 Y: 70.126 Z: 77.751
CIE Lab	L:87.059 a:-1.504 b:-1.076
CIE Luv	L:87.059 u:-2.843 v:-1.377
Decimal	14080988
Hunter Lab	83.741, -5.911, 3.571