Behr Exclusive Ivory HDC-MD-11

What are Behr Exclusive Ivory undertones?

The undertone of Exclusive Ivory 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Exclusive Ivory HDC-MD-11 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-MD-11 Exclusive Ivory HSL code: 38, 39%, 89%

• 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.
• 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 Exclusive Ivory

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 Exclusive Ivory:

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

HDC-MD-11
Exclusive Ivory

• HDC-NT-08
  Papier Blanc

  

• 12
  Swiss Coffee

  

• OR-W12
  Mourning Dove

  

• GR-W15
  Palais White

  

• PPU5-09
  Bleached Linen

  

Darker shades

HDC-MD-11
Exclusive Ivory

• 23
  Antique White

  

• MQ2-23
  Almond Butter

  

• PPU7-17
  Wax Sculpture

  

• N290-4
  Curious Collection

  

• N270-1
  High Style Beige

  

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 Exclusive Ivory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Behr Shaved Ice and Adirondack Blue.

HDC-MD-11
Exclusive Ivory

• 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 Exclusive Ivory

Exclusive Ivory has an LRV of 79.68% 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	#eee6d8
RGB Decimal	238, 230, 216
RGB Percent	93.33%, 90.20%, 84.71%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 9.24% Value: 93.33%
HSL	hsl(38, 39, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.36 Yellow: 9.24 Key: 6.67
YIQ	Y: 230.796 I: 9.266 Q: -2.665
XYZ	X: 75.949 Y: 79.729 Z: 76.335
CIE Lab	L:91.563 a:0.344 b:7.782
CIE Luv	L:91.563 u:5.44 v:11.611
Decimal	15656664
Hunter Lab	89.291, -4.432, 11.817