Behr Courtly Purple S100-3
| Code: | S100-3 |
| Name: | Courtly Purple |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Courtly Purple?
Elevate your space with Behr Courtly Purple (S100-3), a regal hue that exudes sophistication and grandeur. This deep and luxurious shade is perfect for creating a rich and inviting ambiance in your living room, bedroom, or home office. Courtly Purple adds a touch of drama and elegance to any space, making it ideal for those who seek a bold and striking look. Embrace the royal charm of Behr S100-3 and transform your room into a majestic retreat that exudes style and opulence.
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What are Behr Courtly Purple undertones?
Courtly Purple has a clear purple 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:
#BBAFC1
RGB code:
187, 175, 193
Is Behr Courtly Purple S100-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 280°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
S100-3 Courtly Purple HSL code: 280, 13%, 72%
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 Courtly Purple
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Courtly Purple:
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
S100-3
Courtly Purple
Darker shades
S100-3
Courtly Purple
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 Courtly Purple with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 100, such as Behr Summer Green and Shy Green.
LRV of Courtly Purple
Courtly Purple has an LRV of 46.05% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 46.05%, 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 | #bbafc1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 175, 193 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.33%, 68.63%, 75.69% | |
| HSV | Hue: 280° Saturation: 9.33% Value: 75.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 13, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.11 Magenta: 9.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 180.64 I: 1.367 Q: 8.14 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.447 Y: 45.075 Z: 56.744 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.941 a:7.615 b:-7.6 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.941 u:5.691 v:-12.747 | |
| Decimal | 12300225 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.138, 3.338, -3.114 | |
Behr S100-3 Courtly Purple
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