Behr Burning Coals P200-5

Code:P200-5
Name:Burning Coals
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Burning Coals?

The color Burning Coals (P200-5) by Behr adds a sense of warmth and sophistication to any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with neutral tones such as off-white or light gray to create a modern and inviting atmosphere. For a bold and striking look, consider pairing Burning Coals with accents in deep navy or emerald green. The contrast between these colors will create a visually stunning and dynamic space that is sure to impress.

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What are Behr Burning Coals undertones?

Burning Coals has a clear red 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:

#F79D72

RGB code:

247, 157, 114

Is Behr Burning Coals P200-5 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 19° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

P200-5 Burning Coals HSL code: 19, 89%, 71%

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 Burning Coals

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Burning Coals:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Burning Coals with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 199, such as Behr Thai Teal and Silent Breeze.

LRV of Burning Coals

Burning Coals has an LRV of 45.14% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 45.14%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#f79d72Copy color code
RGB Decimal247, 157, 114Copy color code
RGB Percent96.86%, 61.57%, 44.71%Copy color code
HSVHue: 19° Saturation: 53.85% Value: 96.86%Copy color code
HSLhsl(19, 89, 71)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 36.44 Yellow: 53.85 Key: 3.14Copy color code
YIQY: 179.008 I: 67.449 Q: 5.657Copy color code
XYZX: 53.455 Y: 45.108 Z: 21.806Copy color code
CIE LabL:72.963 a:29.258 b:36.37Copy color code
CIE LuvL:72.963 u:67.297 v:39.84Copy color code
Decimal16227698Copy color code
Hunter Lab67.162, 24.535, 27.763Copy color code
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