Behr Clean Canvas HDC-AC-11

What are Behr Clean Canvas undertones?

The undertone of Clean Canvas 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Clean Canvas HDC-AC-11 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-AC-11 Clean Canvas HSL code: 38, 66%, 90%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Clean Canvas

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Clean Canvas:

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

HDC-AC-11
Clean Canvas

• M280-1
  Twinkling Lights

  

• RD-W05
  Moonlit Beach

  

• RD-W15
  Cotton Sheets

  

• OR-W15
  Sleek White

  

• 70
  Linen White

  

Darker shades

HDC-AC-11
Clean Canvas

• PPU6-14
  Charismatic

  

• PPU6-11
  Hummus

  

• M300-2
  Taj Mahal

  

• M320-3
  Brushstroke

  

• MQ4-13A
  Celebration

  

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 Clean Canvas with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Behr Soaring Sky and Inked.

HDC-AC-11
Clean Canvas

• S530-1
  Soaring Sky

  

• M510-7
  Inked

  

• S530-3
  Aerial View

  

• M530-6
  Charter Blue

  

• PPU14-02
  Glass Sapphire

  

• S530-2
  Elevated

  

• M530-5
  Cowgirl Blue

  

LRV of Clean Canvas

Clean Canvas has an LRV of 82.54% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#f6e9d3
RGB Decimal	246, 233, 211
RGB Percent	96.47%, 91.37%, 82.75%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 14.23% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(38, 66, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.28 Yellow: 14.23 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 234.379 I: 14.816 Q: -4.096
XYZ	X: 78.901 Y: 82.575 Z: 73.393
CIE Lab	L:92.828 a:0.827 b:12.276
CIE Luv	L:92.828 u:8.935 v:18.06
Decimal	16181715
Hunter Lab	90.871, -4.036, 15.724