Behr Crystalline Falls MQ3-51

What are Behr Crystalline Falls undertones?

The undertone of Crystalline Falls can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Crystalline Falls MQ3-51 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 162° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-51 Crystalline Falls HSL code: 162, 21%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Crystalline Falls

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Crystalline Falls:

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

MQ3-51
Crystalline Falls

• PPU13-17
  Fresh Day

  

• BL-W01
  Calm

  

Darker shades

MQ3-51
Crystalline Falls

• MQ6-36
  Cascade Green

  

• PPU12-07
  Spring Stream

  

• MQ3-20
  Whipped Mint

  

• M440-3
  Baby Aqua

  

• M430-4
  Sunstone

  

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 Crystalline Falls with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 342, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

MQ3-51
Crystalline Falls

• S110-6
  Plum Royale

  

• PPU1-01
  Folklore

  

• N120-7
  Grand Plum

  

• N120-5
  Plumville

  

• N120-6
  Raisin In The Sun

  

• S110-5
  Garden Plum

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

LRV of Crystalline Falls

Crystalline Falls has an LRV of 75.69% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d9e6e2
RGB Decimal	217, 230, 226
RGB Percent	85.10%, 90.20%, 88.63%
HSV	Hue: 162° Saturation: 5.65% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(162, 21, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.65 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.74 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 225.657 I: -6.461 Q: -3.995
XYZ	X: 70.636 Y: 76.836 Z: 83.04
CIE Lab	L:90.246 a:-5.06 b:0.454
CIE Luv	L:90.246 u:-6.96 v:1.588
Decimal	14280418
Hunter Lab	87.656, -9.557, 5.191