Behr Explorer Khaki N330-4

What are Behr Explorer Khaki undertones?

The undertone of Explorer Khaki 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Explorer Khaki N330-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 42° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N330-4 Explorer Khaki HSL code: 42, 18%, 65%

• 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Explorer Khaki

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 Explorer Khaki:

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

N330-4
Explorer Khaki

• MQ2-55
  Park Avenue

  

• HDC-CT-21
  Grey Mist

  

• PPU18-09
  Burnished Clay

  

• HDC-NT-20
  Cotton Grey

  

• N320-4
  Camping Tent

  

Darker shades

N330-4
Explorer Khaki

• PPU8-02
  Gingko Tree

  

• PPU8-04
  Urban Safari

  

• N330-5
  Livingston

  

• N340-6
  Sorrel Leaf

  

• N330-6
  Lagoon Moss

  

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 Explorer Khaki with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Behr Hypnotic and Midnight Blue.

N330-4
Explorer Khaki

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

LRV of Explorer Khaki

Explorer Khaki has an LRV of 41.55% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b6ac95
RGB Decimal	182, 172, 149
RGB Percent	71.37%, 67.45%, 58.43%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 18.13% Value: 71.37%
HSL	hsl(42, 18, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.49 Yellow: 18.13 Key: 28.63
YIQ	Y: 172.368 I: 13.35 Q: -5.042
XYZ	X: 39.468 Y: 41.621 Z: 34.38
CIE Lab	L:70.609 a:-0.287 b:13.135
CIE Luv	L:70.609 u:7.355 v:18.445
Decimal	11971733
Hunter Lab	64.514, -3.698, 13.564