Behr Fern Leaf MQ6-51

What are Behr Fern Leaf undertones?

The undertone of Fern Leaf 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Fern Leaf MQ6-51 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 86° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ6-51 Fern Leaf HSL code: 86, 15%, 59%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Fern Leaf

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Fern Leaf:

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

MQ6-51
Fern Leaf

• N390-4
  Bitter Sage

  

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• N390-3
  Jojoba

  

• PPU11-12
  Mild Mint

  

• S390-4
  Roof Top Garden

  

Darker shades

MQ6-51
Fern Leaf

• M380-5
  Hillside Grove

  

• PPU10-01
  Scallion

  

• MQ6-47
  Terrain

  

• M380-6
  Fern Canopy

  

• S390-5
  Laurel Tree

  

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 Fern Leaf with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 266, such as Behr Mata Hari and Mardi Gras.

MQ6-51
Fern Leaf

• PPU17-01
  Mata Hari

  

• PPU16-19
  Mardi Gras

  

• PPU16-18
  Hyacinth Arbor

  

• S570-5
  Live Jazz

  

• S570-1
  Misty Lavender

  

• MQ5-38
  Illusionist

  

• HDC-CL-06
  Sovereign

  

LRV of Fern Leaf

Fern Leaf has an LRV of 34.9% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#99a787
RGB Decimal	153, 167, 135
RGB Percent	60.00%, 65.49%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 86° Saturation: 19.16% Value: 65.49%
HSL	hsl(86, 15, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 19.16 Key: 34.51
YIQ	Y: 159.166 I: 1.94 Q: -12.92
XYZ	X: 31.328 Y: 36.159 Z: 28.244
CIE Lab	L:66.641 a:-10.829 b:14.933
CIE Luv	L:66.641 u:-6.52 v:22.443
Decimal	10069895
Hunter Lab	60.132, -12.236, 14.244