Behr Cherished M110-4

What are Behr Cherished undertones?

The undertone of Cherished 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cherished M110-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 315° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M110-4 Cherished HSL code: 315, 20%, 66%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Cherished

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cherished:

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

M110-4
Cherished

• M110-3
  Bedazzled

  

• M110-2
  Cassia Buds

  

Darker shades

M110-4
Cherished

• M110-5
  Amazonian Orchid

  

• HDC-MD-07
  Dynamic Magenta

  

• PPU1-18
  Peru

  

• M110-6
  Sophisticated Lilac

  

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 Cherished with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 135, such as Behr Greener Pastures and Mountain Falls.

M110-4
Cherished

• S410-6
  Greener Pastures

  

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S410-5
  Track Green

  

• BL-W05
  Dusting Powder

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

• S420-5
  Sycamore Grove

  

LRV of Cherished

Cherished has an LRV of 37.47% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ba97b1
RGB Decimal	186, 151, 177
RGB Percent	72.94%, 59.22%, 69.41%
HSV	Hue: 315° Saturation: 18.82% Value: 72.94%
HSL	hsl(315, 20, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.82 Yellow: 4.84 Key: 27.06
YIQ	Y: 164.429 I: 12.502 Q: 15.495
XYZ	X: 39.251 Y: 35.748 Z: 46.415
CIE Lab	L:66.327 a:17.484 b:-8.579
CIE Luv	L:66.327 u:18.826 v:-15.68
Decimal	12228529
Hunter Lab	59.789, 12.551, -4.175