Behr Blue Iolite MQ4-25
| Code: | MQ4-25 |
| Name: | Blue Iolite |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Blue Iolite?
Behr's MQ4-25 Blue Iolite is a captivating and serene hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This deep blue tone exudes tranquility and pairs beautifully with neutral shades like crisp white, soft beige, or warm gray for a modern and refined look. For a bolder statement, combine Blue Iolite with accents in gold, brass, or even a pop of coral to create a rich and elegant ambiance. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, MQ4-25 Blue Iolite brings a sense of calm and style to your interiors.
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What are Behr Blue Iolite undertones?
Blue Iolite 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:
#587EBE
RGB code:
88, 126, 190
Is Behr Blue Iolite MQ4-25 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 218° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
MQ4-25 Blue Iolite HSL code: 218, 44%, 55%
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 Blue Iolite
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Blue Iolite:
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
MQ4-25
Blue Iolite
Darker shades
MQ4-25
Blue Iolite
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 Blue Iolite with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 38, such as Behr Chicago Fog and White City.
LRV of Blue Iolite
Blue Iolite has an LRV of 19.61% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 19.61%, 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 | #587ebe |  |
| RGB Decimal | 88, 126, 190 | |
| RGB Percent | 34.51%, 49.41%, 74.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 218° Saturation: 53.68% Value: 74.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 44, 55) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 53.68 Magenta: 33.68 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 121.934 I: -43.21 Q: 11.878 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.776 Y: 20.712 Z: 51.604 | |
| CIE Lab | L:52.633 a:5.359 b:-37.6 | |
| CIE Luv | L:52.633 u:-18.435 v:-58.153 | |
| Decimal | 5799614 | |
| Hunter Lab | 45.511, 1.841, -35.371 | |
Behr MQ4-25 Blue Iolite
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