Behr Frosted Toffee S270-1
| Code: | S270-1 |
| Name: | Frosted Toffee |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Frosted Toffee?
Welcome to a space enveloped in the warm embrace of Behr Frosted Toffee (S270-1). This comforting and sophisticated hue is perfect for creating a cozy living room where you can unwind and relax after a long day. Picture your bedroom painted in Frosted Toffee, evoking a sense of tranquility and elegance, making it the ultimate sanctuary for restful sleep. Bring a touch of this inviting shade into your study or home office to foster creativity and focus. Whether used as an accent or for full coverage, Behr S270-1 is a versatile color that brings a sense of warmth and sophistication to any room it graces.
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What are Behr Frosted Toffee undertones?
The undertone of Frosted Toffee 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#F1DBBF
RGB code:
241, 219, 191
Is Behr Frosted Toffee S270-1 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 34° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
S270-1 Frosted Toffee HSL code: 34, 64%, 85%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- 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
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Frosted Toffee
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Frosted Toffee:
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
S270-1
Frosted Toffee
Darker shades
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 Frosted Toffee with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Behr Restless Sea and English Hollyhock.
LRV of Frosted Toffee
Frosted Toffee has an LRV of 73.21% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 73.21%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f1dbbf |  |
| RGB Decimal | 241, 219, 191 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.51%, 85.88%, 74.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 20.75% Value: 94.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 64, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.13 Yellow: 20.75 Key: 5.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 222.386 I: 22.107 Q: -4.06 | |
| XYZ | X: 71.01 Y: 73.127 Z: 59.65 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.508 a:3.228 b:16.537 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.508 u:15.016 v:23.371 | |
| Decimal | 15850431 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.514, -1.426, 18.502 | |
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