Behr Ethereal White BL-W04

What are Behr Ethereal White undertones?

The undertone of Ethereal White can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ethereal White BL-W04 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

BL-W04 Ethereal White HSL code: 180, 28%, 92%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Ethereal White

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Ethereal White:

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

BL-W04
Ethereal White

• PPU13-10
  Ocean Boulevard

  

• S450-1
  Beach Foam

  

• S450-2
  Wind Speed

  

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 Ethereal White with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

BL-W04
Ethereal White

• MQ1-41
  Autumn Ashes

  

• MQ1-43
  Piano Brown

  

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• MQ1-44
  Wild Boysenberry

  

• PPU17-15
  Cameo Rose

  

• N130-5
  Mystere

  

• HDC-NT-19
  Lavender Suede

  

LRV of Ethereal White

Ethereal White has an LRV of 85.27% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#e6f1f1
RGB Decimal	230, 241, 241
RGB Percent	90.20%, 94.51%, 94.51%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 4.56% Value: 94.51%
HSL	hsl(180, 28, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.56 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 5.49
YIQ	Y: 237.711 I: -6.555 Q: -2.327
XYZ	X: 79.961 Y: 86.084 Z: 95.598
CIE Lab	L:94.348 a:-3.63 b:-1.255
CIE Luv	L:94.348 u:-6.048 v:-1.297
Decimal	15135217
Hunter Lab	92.781, -8.532, 3.857