Behr Crystalline Falls MQ3-51

Color code:MQ3-51
Color name:Crystalline Falls
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Crystalline Falls?

The color Behr Crystalline Falls (MQ3-51) exudes a cool and calming vibe, reminiscent of a tranquil mountain stream. This soft blue hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites, sandy beiges, and hints of natural green to create a serene and refreshing palette. Incorporating touches of metallic silver or brass accents can add a touch of sophistication and elegance to the space. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color in a room, Behr Crystalline Falls (MQ3-51) brings a sense of tranquility and serenity to any interior.

What are Behr Crystalline Falls undertones?

Green is Behr Crystalline Falls 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#D9E6E2

RGB code:

217, 230, 226

Is Behr Crystalline Falls MQ3-51 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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

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

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 Grey 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 Crystalline Falls:

Monochromatic color scheme

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 MQ3-51 Crystalline Falls

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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

Crystalline Falls MQ3-51 vs Streetwise N440-1

Behr Crystalline Falls MQ3-51 vs Behr Streetwise N440-1Open Crystalline Falls MQ3-51
LRV: 75.69%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 73.43%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold

Crystalline Falls MQ3-51 vs Mountain Peak White N430-1

Behr Crystalline Falls MQ3-51 vs Behr Mountain Peak White N430-1Open Crystalline Falls MQ3-51
LRV: 75.69%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 74.45%
Off-White color
Temperature: cold