What is the HEX code for Behr Bossa Nova?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Bossa Nova undertone is #51556d .

What is the RGB code of Behr Bossa Nova?

RGB code is 81, 85, 109 . 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 Bossa Nova S540-7

Q: Is Behr Bossa Nova S540-7 cool or warm?

Behr S540-7 Bossa Nova is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Bossa Nova undertones?

Blue is Behr Bossa Nova undertone color.

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Behr Bossa Nova reviews (23 photos)
What are Behr Bossa Nova undertones?
Is Bossa Nova S540-7 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Bossa Nova
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Bossa Nova S540-7
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	S540-7
Name:	Bossa Nova
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Bossa Nova?

Create a statement in your space with Behr Bossa Nova. This rich and vibrant hue, S540-7, adds a touch of excitement to any room. Pair it with soft neutrals like beige and ivory for a balanced look, or go bold with pops of teal or mustard yellow for a striking contrast. Let Bossa Nova be the focal point of your decor and watch your room come alive with energy and warmth.

Behr Bossa Nova reviews (23 photos)

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What are Behr Bossa Nova undertones?

Bossa Nova 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:

#51556D

RGB code:

81, 85, 109

Is Behr Bossa Nova S540-7 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 231°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

S540-7 Bossa Nova HSL code: 231, 15%, 37%

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 Bossa Nova

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Bossa Nova:

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

S540-7
Bossa Nova

Darker shades

S540-7
Bossa Nova

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 Bossa Nova with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 51, such as Behr Potting Soil and Mocha Accent.

S540-7
Bossa Nova

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LRV of Bossa Nova

Bossa Nova has an LRV of 9.65% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

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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 9.65%, 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	#51556d
RGB Decimal	81, 85, 109
RGB Percent	31.76%, 33.33%, 42.75%
HSV	Hue: 231° Saturation: 25.69% Value: 42.75%
HSL	hsl(231, 15, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 25.69 Magenta: 22.02 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 57.25
YIQ	Y: 86.54 I: -10.096 Q: 6.623
XYZ	X: 9.401 Y: 9.35 Z: 15.773
CIE Lab	L:36.65 a:4.295 b:-14.263
CIE Luv	L:36.65 u:-3.3 v:-19.589
Decimal	5330285
Hunter Lab	30.578, 1.368, -9.179

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Grey tones

black colors

Behr Bossa Nova S540-7

What color is Behr Bossa Nova?

Behr Bossa Nova reviews (23 photos)

What are Behr Bossa Nova undertones?

Is Behr Bossa Nova S540-7 cool or warm?

How light temperature affects Bossa Nova

Coordinating colors. Colors that go with Behr Bossa Nova:

Monochromatic color scheme

Lighter shades

MQ5-11Encore

S550-5Fantasia

S550-6Mysterious Night

PPU16-17Blue Aura

MQ5-07Little Theater

Darker shades

MQ5-09Manhattan Blue

PPU15-19Black Sapphire

HDC-MD-01Majestic Blue

S560-7Lap Of Luxury

M530-7Elegant Navy

Complementary color scheme

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BehrBossa Nova S540-7color equivalents

LRV of Bossa Nova

Color codes

Color equivalents

S560-7

Lap Of Luxury

Behr

M530-7

Elegant Navy

Behr

PPU15-18

Vintage Velvet

Behr

PPU16-19

Mardi Gras

Behr

S560-6

Blue Blood

Behr

826

Stunning

Benjamin Moore

CSP-535

Approaching Storm

Benjamin Moore

S550-7

Knighthood

Behr

M550-7

Strong Iris

Behr

2069-30

Darkest Grape

Benjamin Moore

S550-6

Mysterious Night

Behr

PPU15-01

Nobility Blue

Behr

S530-6

Extreme

Behr

MQ5-15

Award Night

Behr

SW 9689

Ripe Berry

Sherwin Williams

840

Kensington Blue

Benjamin Moore

1435

Blue Gaspe

Benjamin Moore

HDC-CL-26

Champlain Blue

Behr

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Bossa Nova:

MQ5-11
Encore

S550-5
Fantasia

S550-6
Mysterious Night

PPU16-17
Blue Aura

MQ5-07
Little Theater

MQ5-09
Manhattan Blue

PPU15-19
Black Sapphire

HDC-MD-01
Majestic Blue

S560-7
Lap Of Luxury

M530-7
Elegant Navy

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Bossa Nova S540-7
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Bossa Nova S540-7
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Bossa Nova:

MQ5-11
Encore

S550-5
Fantasia

S550-6
Mysterious Night

PPU16-17
Blue Aura

MQ5-07
Little Theater

MQ5-09
Manhattan Blue

PPU15-19
Black Sapphire

HDC-MD-01
Majestic Blue

S560-7
Lap Of Luxury

M530-7
Elegant Navy

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Bossa Nova S540-7
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