What is the HEX code for Behr Dove?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Dove undertone is #d9d4cb .

What is the RGB code of Behr Dove?

RGB code is 217, 212, 203 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Dove HDC-MD-21

Q: Is Behr Dove HDC-MD-21 cool or warm?

Behr HDC-MD-21 Dove is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Dove undertones?

Red is Behr Dove undertone color.

Code:	HDC-MD-21
Name:	Dove
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Dove?

Behr HDC-MD-21 Dove is a versatile color that exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication. This soft grey hue pairs beautifully with cool tones such as navy blue and mint green, creating a refined and modern look. When combined with warmer shades like terracotta or mustard yellow, HDC-MD-21 adds a subtle contrast, adding depth to the space. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Dove complements a variety of color schemes, making it a timeless choice for any interior design project.

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What are Behr Dove undertones?

Dove has a clear red 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:

#D9D4CB

RGB code:

217, 212, 203

Is Behr Dove HDC-MD-21 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

HDC-MD-21 Dove HSL code: 39, 16%, 82%

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 Dove

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dove:

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

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Darker shades

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

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LRV of Dove

Dove has an LRV of 66.05% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 66.05%, 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	#d9d4cb
RGB Decimal	217, 212, 203
RGB Percent	85.10%, 83.14%, 79.61%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 6.45% Value: 85.1%
HSL	hsl(39, 16, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.3 Yellow: 6.45 Key: 14.9
YIQ	Y: 212.469 I: 5.872 Q: -1.743
XYZ	X: 62.936 Y: 66.151 Z: 65.937
CIE Lab	L:85.073 a:0.142 b:5.057
CIE Luv	L:85.073 u:3.397 v:7.527
Decimal	14275787
Hunter Lab	81.333, -4.209, 8.867