Is Behr Cherry Red HDC-MD-16 cool or warm?

Behr HDC-MD-16 Cherry Red is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Behr Cherry Red undertones?

Red is Behr Cherry Red undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Behr Cherry Red?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Cherry Red undertone is #b84f47 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Cherry Red?

RGB code is 184, 79, 71 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Cherry Red HDC-MD-16

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What are Behr Cherry Red undertones?
Is Cherry Red HDC-MD-16 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Cherry Red
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Cherry Red HDC-MD-16
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	HDC-MD-16
Name:	Cherry Red
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Cherry Red?

Behr Cherry Red HDC-MD-16 is a medium-deep red with a muted, earthy cast rather than a bright, primary-red intensity. Its #b84f47 value suggests a noticeable warmth, with a soft brownish influence that can make it feel more grounded in daylight and richer under warm indoor bulbs. Use it for a dining room accent wall, a front door, or painted cabinetry where a substantial dose of color is welcome. Cherry Red pairs well with warm off-whites, charcoal, deep brown wood, aged brass, and natural linen fabrics. In a small room, it is best reserved for trim, a built-in, or one focal surface so the color has room to register without overwhelming the space.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cherry Red:

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

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Cherry Red

Darker shades

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Cherry Red

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 Cherry Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 184, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.

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LRV of Cherry Red

Cherry Red has an LRV of 15.59% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why 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 15.59%, 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	#b84f47
RGB Decimal	184, 79, 71
RGB Percent	72.16%, 30.98%, 27.84%
HSV	Hue: 4° Saturation: 61.41% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(4, 44, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 57.07 Yellow: 61.41 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 109.483 I: 65.14 Q: 19.722
XYZ	X: 23.702 Y: 16.24 Z: 7.846
CIE Lab	L:47.288 a:41.925 b:25.891
CIE Luv	L:47.288 u:78.775 v:21.029
Decimal	12078919
Hunter Lab	40.299, 34.464, 16.666

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