Behr Black Elegance N570-7

What are Behr Black Elegance undertones?

The undertone of Black Elegance 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Black Elegance N570-7 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 330° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N570-7 Black Elegance HSL code: 330, 4%, 31%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Black Elegance

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Black Elegance:

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

N570-7
Black Elegance

• PPU17-18
  Echo

  

• N570-4
  Classy Plum

  

• N570-6
  Virtuoso

  

• MQ1-33
  Sultry Smoke

  

• N570-5
  Curtain Call

  

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 Black Elegance with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 150, such as Behr Mountain Falls and Congo.

N570-7
Black Elegance

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S430-6
  Forest Edge

  

• S430-5
  Longmeadow

  

• BL-W05
  Dusting Powder

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

• S420-5
  Sycamore Grove

  

LRV of Black Elegance

Black Elegance has an LRV of 7.95% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#524c4f
RGB Decimal	82, 76, 79
RGB Percent	32.16%, 29.80%, 30.98%
HSV	Hue: 330° Saturation: 7.32% Value: 32.16%
HSL	hsl(330, 4, 31)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.32 Yellow: 3.66 Key: 67.84
YIQ	Y: 78.136 I: 2.611 Q: 2.203
XYZ	X: 7.475 Y: 7.527 Z: 8.454
CIE Lab	L:32.978 a:3.108 b:-0.878
CIE Luv	L:32.978 u:3.135 v:-1.509
Decimal	5393487
Hunter Lab	27.436, 0.621, 0.935