Behr California Coral M190-4

What are Behr California Coral undertones?

The undertone of California Coral 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 California Coral M190-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 17° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M190-4 California Coral HSL code: 17, 59%, 74%

• 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 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.

How light temperature affects California Coral

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 California Coral:

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

M190-4
California Coral

• RD-W02
  Candy Floss

  

• M190-3
  Pink Abalone

  

• M170-4
  Passion Fruit Punch

  

• M200-3
  Sunset Drive

  

• M210-4
  Peach Shortcake

  

Darker shades

M190-4
California Coral

• M180-5
  King Salmon

  

• M200-4
  Coral Cloud

  

• MQ4-38
  Balcony Sunset

  

• M180-4
  Priceless Coral

  

• M180-6
  Tiki Torch

  

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 California Coral with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Behr Vintage Teal and Oarsman Blue.

M190-4
California Coral

• MQ6-33
  Vintage Teal

  

• S450-5
  Oarsman Blue

  

• S470-4
  Dolphin Blue

  

• S470-6
  Shipwreck

  

• S480-7
  Midnight In The Tropics

  

• S530-5
  Brisk Blue

  

• MQ5-52
  Lead Cast

  

LRV of California Coral

California Coral has an LRV of 48.26% 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	#e3aa94
RGB Decimal	227, 170, 148
RGB Percent	89.02%, 66.67%, 58.04%
HSV	Hue: 17° Saturation: 34.8% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(17, 59, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.11 Yellow: 34.8 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 184.535 I: 41.036 Q: 5.211
XYZ	X: 51.4 Y: 47.221 Z: 34.416
CIE Lab	L:74.331 a:18.0 b:19.505
CIE Luv	L:74.331 u:39.044 v:23.327
Decimal	14920340
Hunter Lab	68.718, 13.258, 18.408