Behr Candlelight Dinner S120-3

Code:S120-3
Name:Candlelight Dinner
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Candlelight Dinner?

Step into a warm and inviting space with Behr Candlelight Dinner (S120-3) gracing your walls. This cozy shade infuses any room with a soft glow reminiscent of a romantic evening. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or dining areas, Candlelight Dinner (S120-3) creates a tranquil and intimate atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a long day. Pair it with light wood accents and plush textiles to enhance its comforting charm. Embrace the beauty of this subtle hue and transform your space into a haven of relaxation and serenity.

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What are Behr Candlelight Dinner undertones?

The undertone of Candlelight Dinner 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#CEB3BE

RGB code:

206, 179, 190

Is Behr Candlelight Dinner S120-3 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 336° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S120-3 Candlelight Dinner HSL code: 336, 22%, 75%

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 purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
  • Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
  • 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 Candlelight Dinner

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Candlelight Dinner:

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

S120-3
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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 Candlelight Dinner with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 156, such as Behr Forest Edge and Longmeadow.

LRV of Candlelight Dinner

Candlelight Dinner has an LRV of 50.48% 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 50.48%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#ceb3beCopy color code
RGB Decimal206, 179, 190Copy color code
RGB Percent80.78%, 70.20%, 74.51%Copy color code
HSVHue: 336° Saturation: 13.11% Value: 80.78%Copy color code
HSLhsl(336, 22, 75)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.11 Yellow: 7.77 Key: 19.22Copy color code
YIQY: 188.327 I: 12.555 Q: 9.135Copy color code
XYZX: 50.866 Y: 49.081 Z: 55.495Copy color code
CIE LabL:75.502 a:11.542 b:-1.997Copy color code
CIE LuvL:75.502 u:15.247 v:-5.004Copy color code
Decimal13546430Copy color code
Hunter Lab70.058, 7.002, 2.075Copy color code