Behr Desert Khaki N310-4

What are Behr Desert Khaki undertones?

The undertone of Desert Khaki 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Desert Khaki N310-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N310-4 Desert Khaki HSL code: 39, 18%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Desert Khaki

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Desert Khaki:

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

N310-4
Desert Khaki

• PPU18-12
  Graceful Gray

  

• MQ2-55
  Park Avenue

  

• HDC-CT-21
  Grey Mist

  

• PPU18-13
  Perfect Taupe

  

• PPU18-09
  Burnished Clay

  

Darker shades

N310-4
Desert Khaki

• PPU7-22
  Safari Vest

  

• N310-6
  Palm Desert

  

• N330-6
  Lagoon Moss

  

• N310-5
  Weathered Fossil

  

• 730D-4
  Garden Wall

  

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 Desert Khaki with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Behr Shaved Ice and Adirondack Blue.

N310-4
Desert Khaki

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

LRV of Desert Khaki

Desert Khaki has an LRV of 41.82% 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	#b7ac97
RGB Decimal	183, 172, 151
RGB Percent	71.76%, 67.45%, 59.22%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 17.49% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(39, 18, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.01 Yellow: 17.49 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 172.895 I: 13.303 Q: -4.208
XYZ	X: 39.866 Y: 41.807 Z: 35.239
CIE Lab	L:70.738 a:0.406 b:12.233
CIE Luv	L:70.738 u:7.848 v:17.12
Decimal	12037271
Hunter Lab	64.659, -3.096, 12.948