Behr Garbanzo Paste M290-4

Code:M290-4
Name:Garbanzo Paste
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Garbanzo Paste?

Elevate your space with Behr Garbanzo Paste (M290-4), a warm and inviting shade that infuses any room with a cozy ambience. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a clean, modern look, or with rich navy blues for a sophisticated contrast. Garbanzo Paste is the perfect hue for creating a soft, muted palette when paired with sandy taupes or dusty blush tones. Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, this earthy tone brings a touch of warmth and elegance to any interior design scheme. Explore the endless possibilities of Garbanzo Paste to transform your space into a stylish sanctuary.

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What are Behr Garbanzo Paste undertones?

The undertone of Garbanzo Paste 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#EEC684

RGB code:

238, 198, 132

Is Behr Garbanzo Paste M290-4 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M290-4 Garbanzo Paste HSL code: 37, 76%, 73%

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 Garbanzo Paste

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Garbanzo Paste:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Garbanzo Paste with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Behr Bering Wave and Distant Shore.

LRV of Garbanzo Paste

Garbanzo Paste has an LRV of 59.26% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 59.26%, 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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HEX#eec684Copy color code
RGB Decimal238, 198, 132Copy color code
RGB Percent93.33%, 77.65%, 51.76%Copy color code
HSVHue: 37° Saturation: 44.54% Value: 93.33%Copy color code
HSLhsl(37, 76, 73)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.81 Yellow: 44.54 Key: 6.67Copy color code
YIQY: 202.436 I: 45.045 Q: -12.078Copy color code
XYZX: 59.62 Y: 60.234 Z: 30.31Copy color code
CIE LabL:81.965 a:5.747 b:38.318Copy color code
CIE LuvL:81.965 u:30.272 v:48.981Copy color code
Decimal15648388Copy color code
Hunter Lab77.611, 1.304, 31.173Copy color code
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