Behr Enigma N100-1
| Code: | N100-1 |
| Name: | Enigma |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Enigma?
Behr N100-1 Enigma is a deep and mysterious hue that adds a sense of intrigue to any space. This bold color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals such as warm whites and light greys to create a balanced and sophisticated look. For a more daring combination, consider pairing Enigma with rich jewel tones like sapphire blue or emerald green to create a striking and luxurious atmosphere. Whether used as an accent or a main color, Enigma adds depth and drama to your interiors.
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What are Behr Enigma undertones?
Enigma has a purple 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:
#DFDDDF
RGB code:
223, 221, 223
Is Behr Enigma N100-1 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 300°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
N100-1 Enigma HSL code: 300, 3%, 87%
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 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:
| 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 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
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.
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?
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 72.8%, 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 | #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 | |
Behr N100-1 Enigma
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