Behr Cake Spice M250-4
| Code: | M250-4 |
| Name: | Cake Spice |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Cake Spice?
Behr Cake Spice (M250-4) is a warm and inviting shade that adds a cozy touch to any space. This rich, golden hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones like olive green and terracotta for a harmonious look. For a more contemporary twist, consider combining Cake Spice with cool neutrals like grey or navy blue. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, Cake Spice adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to any room. Experiment with different color combinations to find the perfect balance for your space.
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What are Behr Cake Spice undertones?
Cake Spice 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:
#D6A672
RGB code:
214, 166, 114
Is Behr Cake Spice M250-4 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 31° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
M250-4 Cake Spice HSL code: 31, 55%, 64%
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 Cake Spice
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cake Spice:
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
M250-4
Cake Spice
Darker shades
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 Cake Spice with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Behr Ovation and Polar Frost.
LRV of Cake Spice
Cake Spice has an LRV of 42.64% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 42.64%, 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 | #d6a672 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 214, 166, 114 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.92%, 65.10%, 44.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 46.73% Value: 83.92% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 55, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.43 Yellow: 46.73 Key: 16.08 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.424 I: 45.313 Q: -6.029 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.407 Y: 42.786 Z: 21.835 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.41 a:11.212 b:33.642 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.41 u:35.702 v:40.786 | |
| Decimal | 14067314 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.411, 6.711, 25.996 | |
Behr M250-4 Cake Spice
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