Behr Chocolate Delight N160-5

What are Behr Chocolate Delight undertones?

The undertone of Chocolate Delight 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chocolate Delight N160-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N160-5 Chocolate Delight HSL code: 16, 16%, 51%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Chocolate Delight

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 pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Chocolate Delight:

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

N160-5
Chocolate Delight

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• N130-5
  Mystere

  

• HDC-NT-19
  Lavender Suede

  

• MQ2-33
  Parisian Cafè

  

• MQ1-45
  Versailles Rose

  

Darker shades

N160-5
Chocolate Delight

• S-G-790
  Bear Rug

  

• PPU3-20
  Cinnabark

  

• HDC-CL-13A
  Library Leather

  

• N130-7
  Double Fudge

  

• MQ2-34
  Bistro

  

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 Chocolate Delight with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Behr Oceanic Climate and Nor'Wester.

N160-5
Chocolate Delight

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

LRV of Chocolate Delight

Chocolate Delight has an LRV of 21.66% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#96786d
RGB Decimal	150, 120, 109
RGB Percent	58.82%, 47.06%, 42.75%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 27.33% Value: 58.82%
HSL	hsl(16, 16, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.0 Yellow: 27.33 Key: 41.18
YIQ	Y: 127.716 I: 21.412 Q: 2.923
XYZ	X: 22.055 Y: 21.022 Z: 17.36
CIE Lab	L:52.974 a:9.948 b:10.471
CIE Luv	L:52.974 u:19.745 v:12.02
Decimal	9861229
Hunter Lab	45.85, 5.624, 9.646