Behr Buff Tone S230-1

What are Behr Buff Tone undertones?

The undertone of Buff Tone 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Buff Tone S230-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S230-1 Buff Tone HSL code: 29, 51%, 82%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Buff Tone

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Buff Tone:

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

S230-1
Buff Tone

• S200-1
  Conch Shell

  

• MQ3-41
  Moongaze

  

• S210-1
  Nutmeg Frost

  

• 290E-1
  Weathered Sandstone

  

• N260-1
  Vanilla Mocha

  

Darker shades

S230-1
Buff Tone

• PPU3-06
  Venetian Mask

  

• HDC-CT-04
  Chic Peach

  

• MQ2-07
  City Sunrise

  

• S250-3
  Honey Nougat

  

• MQ2-45
  Craft Juggler

  

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 Buff Tone with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Behr Lyric Blue and Undersea.

S230-1
Buff Tone

• HDC-AC-24
  Lyric Blue

  

• S470-7
  Undersea

  

• MQ5-10
  Secret Society

  

• PPU15-07
  Tranquil Pond

  

• PPU15-11
  Great Falls

  

• S550-1
  Blueberry Whip

  

• S550-3
  Chivalrous

  

LRV of Buff Tone

Buff Tone has an LRV of 66.1% 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	#e8d0b9
RGB Decimal	232, 208, 185
RGB Percent	90.98%, 81.57%, 72.55%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 20.26% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(29, 51, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.34 Yellow: 20.26 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 212.554 I: 21.693 Q: -2.081
XYZ	X: 64.591 Y: 65.772 Z: 55.179
CIE Lab	L:84.88 a:4.762 b:14.478
CIE Luv	L:84.88 u:16.007 v:20.061
Decimal	15257785
Hunter Lab	81.1, 0.239, 16.43