Behr Cold Steel MQ5-20
| Color code: | MQ5-20 |
| Color name: | Cold Steel |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Cold Steel?
Behr's Cold Steel MQ5-20 adds a sophisticated touch to any space with its cool and modern undertones. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like warm beige and cool grey, creating a harmonious and calming ambiance. To add a pop of contrast, consider incorporating accents in deep navy or muted olive. Cold Steel's subdued elegance makes it a perfect choice for contemporary or minimalist interiors seeking a touch of refinement.
What are Behr Cold Steel undertones?
Blue is Behr Cold Steel undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#808F98
RGB code:
128, 143, 152
Is Behr Cold Steel MQ5-20 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 202° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ5-20 Cold Steel HSL code: 202, 10%, 55%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cold Steel:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Behr MQ5-20 Cold Steel
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Cold Steel MQ5-20 vs Poolhouse SW 7603
LRV: 26.22%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 28.57%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
Cold Steel MQ5-20 vs Jean Jacket Blue S510-4
LRV: 26.22%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 26.32%
Medium color
Temperature: cold