Behr Exquisite Emerald P420-6

What are Behr Exquisite Emerald undertones?

The undertone of Exquisite Emerald can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Exquisite Emerald P420-6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 152° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P420-6 Exquisite Emerald HSL code: 152, 45%, 37%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Exquisite Emerald

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Exquisite Emerald:

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

P420-6
Exquisite Emerald

• MQ4-16
  Aruba Green

  

• MQ6-42
  Dancing Jewel

  

Darker shades

P420-6
Exquisite Emerald

• P420-7
  Crown Jewel

  

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 Exquisite Emerald with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 332, such as Behr Plum Royale and Garden Plum.

P420-6
Exquisite Emerald

• S110-6
  Plum Royale

  

• S110-5
  Garden Plum

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

• S110-7
  Exotic Eggplant

  

• HDC-CL-07
  Dark Berry

  

• S110-4
  Highland Thistle

  

• S120-6
  Full Glass

  

LRV of Exquisite Emerald

Exquisite Emerald has an LRV of 14.58% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#338860
RGB Decimal	51, 136, 96
RGB Percent	20.00%, 53.33%, 37.65%
HSV	Hue: 152° Saturation: 62.5% Value: 53.33%
HSL	hsl(152, 45, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 62.5 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 29.41 Key: 46.67
YIQ	Y: 106.025 I: -37.798 Q: -30.429
XYZ	X: 12.28 Y: 19.156 Z: 14.113
CIE Lab	L:50.869 a:-35.462 b:14.074
CIE Luv	L:50.869 u:-35.842 v:23.692
Decimal	3377248
Hunter Lab	43.767, -26.511, 11.518