Behr Coral Fountain MQ4-03

What are Behr Coral Fountain undertones?

The undertone of Coral Fountain 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Coral Fountain MQ4-03 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 6° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ4-03 Coral Fountain HSL code: 6, 54%, 76%

• 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Coral Fountain

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Coral Fountain:

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

MQ4-03
Coral Fountain

• MQ4-04
  Noble Blush

  

• HDC-CT-09
  Bridal Bouquet

  

• RD-W02
  Candy Floss

  

Darker shades

MQ4-03
Coral Fountain

• HDC-MD-05
  Desert Coral

  

• M160-6
  Matador'S Cape

  

• M170-5
  Indian Sunset

  

• M160-5
  Pink Damask

  

• M170-6
  Dash Of Curry

  

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 Coral Fountain with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Behr Venus Teal and Schooner.

MQ4-03
Coral Fountain

• PPU13-08
  Venus Teal

  

• MQ6-07
  Schooner

  

• PPU12-02
  Sequoia Lake

  

• PPU13-16
  Offshore Mist

  

• S440-5
  Tasmanian Sea

  

• PPU13-14
  Ozone

  

• MQ3-58
  Alice White

  

LRV of Coral Fountain

Coral Fountain has an LRV of 48.85% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e3a9a2
RGB Decimal	227, 169, 162
RGB Percent	89.02%, 66.27%, 63.53%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 28.63% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(6, 54, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.55 Yellow: 28.63 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 185.544 I: 36.812 Q: 10.091
XYZ	X: 52.389 Y: 47.318 Z: 40.547
CIE Lab	L:74.393 a:20.331 b:11.961
CIE Luv	L:74.393 u:37.974 v:13.074
Decimal	14920098
Hunter Lab	68.788, 15.565, 13.204