Behr Bubble Shell S160-3

What are Behr Bubble Shell undertones?

The undertone of Bubble Shell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bubble Shell S160-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 11° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S160-3 Bubble Shell HSL code: 11, 39%, 72%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Bubble Shell

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Bubble Shell:

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

S160-3
Bubble Shell

• S170-3
  Castilian Pink

  

• S150-3
  Rose Pottery

  

• RD-W01
  Pink Prism

  

• S170-2
  Rosewater

  

• S150-2
  Tea Room

  

Darker shades

S160-3
Bubble Shell

• PPU2-12
  Terra Cotta Urn

  

• S160-4
  Portuguese Dawn

  

• S180-4
  Shiny Kettle

  

• MQ4-34
  Hacienda Tile

  

• PPU2-09
  Ginger Rose

  

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 Bubble Shell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.

S160-3
Bubble Shell

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

LRV of Bubble Shell

Bubble Shell has an LRV of 43.99% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d3a49a
RGB Decimal	211, 164, 154
RGB Percent	82.75%, 64.31%, 60.39%
HSV	Hue: 11° Saturation: 27.01% Value: 82.75%
HSL	hsl(11, 39, 72)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.27 Yellow: 27.01 Key: 17.25
YIQ	Y: 176.913 I: 31.221 Q: 6.83
XYZ	X: 45.972 Y: 42.735 Z: 36.39
CIE Lab	L:71.375 a:15.869 b:11.852
CIE Luv	L:71.375 u:30.739 v:13.683
Decimal	13870234
Hunter Lab	65.372, 11.128, 12.756