Behr Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15
| Code: | HDC-CL-15 |
| Name: | Burnished Caramel |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Burnished Caramel?
Embrace a rich warmth in your space with Behr HDC-CL-15 Burnished Caramel. This cozy and inviting hue adds depth and sophistication to any room, creating a sense of comfort and luxury. Pair Burnished Caramel with complementary shades like HDC-NT-05 Nurturing Green and HDC-WR16 Coral Gold for a harmonious and balanced color palette. Whether used as an accent wall or as an all-over color, Burnished Caramel brings a touch of elegance and style to your home decor. Enhance the beauty of your space with this versatile and timeless color choice.
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What are Behr Burnished Caramel undertones?
The undertone of Burnished Caramel 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#BE9167
RGB code:
190, 145, 103
Is Behr Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 29° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HDC-CL-15 Burnished Caramel HSL code: 29, 40%, 57%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Burnished Caramel
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Burnished Caramel:
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
HDC-CL-15
Burnished Caramel
Darker shades
HDC-CL-15
Burnished Caramel
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 Burnished Caramel with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.
LRV of Burnished Caramel
Burnished Caramel has an LRV of 32.33% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 32.33%, 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 | #be9167 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 190, 145, 103 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.51%, 56.86%, 40.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 45.79% Value: 74.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 40, 57) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.68 Yellow: 45.79 Key: 25.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 153.667 I: 40.312 Q: -3.551 | |
| XYZ | X: 33.81 Y: 32.179 Z: 17.259 | |
| CIE Lab | L:63.491 a:11.641 b:28.815 | |
| CIE Luv | L:63.491 u:33.133 v:34.088 | |
| Decimal | 12489063 | |
| Hunter Lab | 56.727, 7.116, 21.67 | |
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