What is the HEX code for Behr Cold Steel?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Cold Steel undertone is #808f98 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Cold Steel?

RGB code is 128, 143, 152 . 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 Cold Steel MQ5-20

Q: Is Behr Cold Steel MQ5-20 cool or warm?

Behr MQ5-20 Cold Steel is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Cold Steel undertones?

Blue is Behr Cold Steel undertone color.

Code:	MQ5-20
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.

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What are Behr Cold Steel undertones?

The undertone of Cold Steel can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#808F98

RGB code:

128, 143, 152

Is Behr Cold Steel MQ5-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 202° thisBluerefers 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 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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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.

How light temperature affects Cold Steel

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cold Steel:

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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Darker shades

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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 Cold Steel with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

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LRV of Cold Steel

Cold Steel has an LRV of 26.22% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 26.22%, 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	#808f98
RGB Decimal	128, 143, 152
RGB Percent	50.20%, 56.08%, 59.61%
HSV	Hue: 202° Saturation: 15.79% Value: 59.61%
HSL	hsl(202, 10, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 15.79 Magenta: 5.92 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 40.39
YIQ	Y: 139.541 I: -11.831 Q: -0.372
XYZ	X: 24.39 Y: 26.501 Z: 33.527
CIE Lab	L:58.509 a:-3.427 b:-6.591
CIE Luv	L:58.509 u:-8.453 v:-9.014
Decimal	8425368
Hunter Lab	51.479, -5.516, -2.58