Behr Charter Blue M530-6

What are Behr Charter Blue undertones?

The undertone of Charter Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Charter Blue M530-6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 214° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M530-6 Charter Blue HSL code: 214, 27%, 45%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Charter Blue

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Charter Blue:

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

M530-6
Charter Blue

• S520-4
  Private Jet

  

• PPU15-10
  China Silk

  

• PPU14-18
  Laguna Blue

  

• S530-4
  Jet Set

  

• PPU14-08
  Paris

  

Darker shades

M530-6
Charter Blue

• MQ5-54
  Compass Blue

  

• M510-7
  Inked

  

• HDC-CL-26
  Champlain Blue

  

• PPU15-04
  Mosaic Blue

  

• S500-7
  Infinite Deep Sea

  

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 Charter Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

M530-6
Charter Blue

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

LRV of Charter Blue

Charter Blue has an LRV of 14.63% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#546e91
RGB Decimal	84, 110, 145
RGB Percent	32.94%, 43.14%, 56.86%
HSV	Hue: 214° Saturation: 42.07% Value: 56.86%
HSL	hsl(214, 27, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 42.07 Magenta: 24.14 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 43.14
YIQ	Y: 106.216 I: -26.74 Q: 5.392
XYZ	X: 14.341 Y: 15.08 Z: 28.935
CIE Lab	L:45.744 a:0.048 b:-22.129
CIE Luv	L:45.744 u:-13.441 v:-31.951
Decimal	5533329
Hunter Lab	38.833, -2.039, -16.995