Behr Blueberry Whip S550-1

What are Behr Blueberry Whip undertones?

The undertone of Blueberry Whip 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Blueberry Whip S550-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 222° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S550-1 Blueberry Whip HSL code: 222, 12%, 84%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• 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 Blueberry Whip

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Blueberry Whip:

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

S550-1
Blueberry Whip

• MQ3-31
  Dutch White

  

• MQ3-59
  Will O The Wisp

  

Darker shades

S550-1
Blueberry Whip

• PPU15-11
  Great Falls

  

• S550-3
  Chivalrous

  

• S550-2
  Powder Lilac

  

• N540-2
  Glitter

  

• N540-3
  Vanity

  

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 Blueberry Whip with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 42, such as Behr White City and Underground.

S550-1
Blueberry Whip

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

• HDC-CT-20
  Greywood

  

LRV of Blueberry Whip

Blueberry Whip has an LRV of 65.65% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d1d4db
RGB Decimal	209, 212, 219
RGB Percent	81.96%, 83.14%, 85.88%
HSV	Hue: 222° Saturation: 4.57% Value: 85.88%
HSL	hsl(222, 12, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.57 Magenta: 3.2 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.12
YIQ	Y: 211.901 I: -4.037 Q: 1.544
XYZ	X: 62.621 Y: 65.756 Z: 76.392
CIE Lab	L:84.872 a:0.281 b:-3.798
CIE Luv	L:84.872 u:-2.058 v:-5.864
Decimal	13751515
Hunter Lab	81.09, -4.064, 0.909