What is the HEX code for Behr Circus Red?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Circus Red undertone is #954a4c .

What is the RGB code of Behr Circus Red?

RGB code is 149, 74, 76 . 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 Circus Red M140-6

Q: Is Behr Circus Red M140-6 cool or warm?

Behr M140-6 Circus Red is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Circus Red undertones?

Red is Behr Circus Red undertone color.

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What are Behr Circus Red undertones?
Is Circus Red M140-6 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Circus Red
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Circus Red M140-6
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	M140-6
Name:	Circus Red
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Circus Red?

The lively and vibrant hue Circus Red creates a bold statement in any space. This rich color pairs well with neutrals such as white and gray to provide a striking contrast, while also complementing deeper shades like Night Sky M170-7 for a sophisticated look. Adding accents in shades like Swan Wing M140-1 can help soften the intensity of Circus Red and create a harmonious color palette. Embrace the energy of this standout color by incorporating it into your decor for a space that exudes confidence and personality.

What are Behr Circus Red undertones?

Circus Red has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#954A4C

RGB code:

149, 74, 76

Is Behr Circus Red M140-6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 358° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

M140-6 Circus Red HSL code: 358, 34%, 44%

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.

How light temperature affects Circus Red

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Circus 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

M140-6
Circus Red

Darker shades

M140-6
Circus 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 Circus Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 178, such as Behr Longmeadow and Greenwich Village.

M140-6
Circus Red

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LRV of Circus Red

Circus Red has an LRV of 12.03% 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 12.03%, 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	#954a4c
RGB Decimal	149, 74, 76
RGB Percent	58.43%, 29.02%, 29.80%
HSV	Hue: 358° Saturation: 50.34% Value: 58.43%
HSL	hsl(358, 34, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.34 Yellow: 48.99 Key: 41.57
YIQ	Y: 96.653 I: 44.05 Q: 16.488
XYZ	X: 16.149 Y: 11.811 Z: 8.265
CIE Lab	L:40.913 a:31.613 b:13.446
CIE Luv	L:40.913 u:52.298 v:10.121
Decimal	9783884
Hunter Lab	34.366, 23.735, 9.798

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Dark colors

Red tones

dark red colors

Behr Circus Red M140-6

What color is Behr Circus Red?

What are Behr Circus Red undertones?

Is Behr Circus Red M140-6 cool or warm?

How light temperature affects Circus Red

Coordinating colors. Colors that go with Behr Circus Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

Lighter shades

MQ1-05Rialto

PPU1-11Crantini

M150-6Lingonberry Punch

MQ1-12Chick Flick

PPU1-07Powder Room

Darker shades

MQ1-09Haute Couture

PPU1-12Bolero

M140-7Dark Crimson

PPU1-13Spiced Wine

Complementary color scheme

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LRV of Circus Red

Color codes

Color equivalents

1274

Warm Earth

Benjamin Moore

PPU1-11

Crantini

Behr

MQ1-09

Haute Couture

Behr

CSP-1165

Cinnabar

Benjamin Moore

PPU1-08

Pompeian Red

Behr

1288

Segovia Red

Benjamin Moore

2084-20

Maple Leaf Red

Benjamin Moore

PPU1-10

Forbidden Red

Behr

HDC-CL-01

Timeless Ruby

Behr

2005-30

Bricktone Red

Benjamin Moore

PPU1-07

Powder Room

Behr

SW 6313

Kirsch Red

Sherwin Williams

M150-7

Sweet Cherry

Behr

PPU1-12

Bolero

Behr

SW 0033

Rembrandt Ruby

Sherwin Williams

MQ1-10

Red My Mind

Behr

CW-245

St. George Red

Benjamin Moore

S140-6

Moroccan Ruby

Behr

1281

Tawny Port

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Circus Red:

MQ1-05
Rialto

PPU1-11
Crantini

M150-6
Lingonberry Punch

MQ1-12
Chick Flick

PPU1-07
Powder Room

MQ1-09
Haute Couture

PPU1-12
Bolero

M140-7
Dark Crimson

PPU1-13
Spiced Wine

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Circus Red M140-6
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Circus Red M140-6
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Circus Red:

MQ1-05
Rialto

PPU1-11
Crantini

M150-6
Lingonberry Punch

MQ1-12
Chick Flick

PPU1-07
Powder Room

MQ1-09
Haute Couture

PPU1-12
Bolero

M140-7
Dark Crimson

PPU1-13
Spiced Wine

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