Behr Enigma N100-1

What are Behr Enigma undertones?

The undertone of Enigma can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Enigma N100-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 300° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N100-1 Enigma HSL code: 300, 3%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Enigma

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Enigma:

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.

Darker shades

N100-1
Enigma

• N100-3
  Future Vision

  

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 Enigma with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 120, such as Behr Frothy Surf and Juniper Breeze.

N100-1
Enigma

• BL-W08
  Frothy Surf

  

• N420-1
  Juniper Breeze

  

• S410-6
  Greener Pastures

  

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S410-7
  Equestrian Green

  

• N400-2
  Frosted Sage

  

LRV of Enigma

Enigma has an LRV of 72.8% 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	#dfdddf
RGB Decimal	223, 221, 223
RGB Percent	87.45%, 86.67%, 87.45%
HSV	Hue: 300° Saturation: 0.9% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(300, 3, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 221.826 I: 0.549 Q: 1.045
XYZ	X: 69.604 Y: 72.729 Z: 80.163
CIE Lab	L:88.318 a:1.033 b:-0.734
CIE Luv	L:88.318 u:1.014 v:-1.305
Decimal	14671327
Hunter Lab	85.281, -3.555, 3.965