Behr Healing Aloe S400-3
| Code: | S400-3 |
| Name: | Healing Aloe |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Healing Aloe?
Step into a tranquil oasis with Behr's Healing Aloe (S400-3). This soothing shade invokes a sense of calm and relaxation, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms. The gentle hint of green mixed with a touch of blue creates a serene atmosphere, ideal for unwinding after a long day. Healing Aloe (S400-3) seamlessly complements natural wood tones and neutral furnishings, making it versatile for a variety of interior design styles. Embrace the peaceful vibes of Healing Aloe (S400-3) throughout your home to create a sanctuary-like retreat.
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What are Behr Healing Aloe undertones?
The undertone of Healing Aloe 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#B9CAB3
RGB code:
185, 202, 179
Is Behr Healing Aloe S400-3 cool or warm?
With a hue of 104° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
S400-3 Healing Aloe HSL code: 104, 18%, 75%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Healing Aloe
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Healing Aloe:
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
S400-3
Healing Aloe
Darker shades
S400-3
Healing Aloe
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 Healing Aloe with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 284, such as Behr Mata Hari and Ancestry Violet.
LRV of Healing Aloe
Healing Aloe has an LRV of 54.09% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 54.09%, 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 | #b9cab3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 202, 179 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 79.22%, 70.20% | |
| HSV | Hue: 104° Saturation: 11.39% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 18, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.42 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 11.39 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.295 I: -2.739 Q: -10.754 | |
| XYZ | X: 49.263 Y: 55.81 Z: 50.813 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.505 a:-10.028 b:9.533 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.505 u:-8.431 v:15.678 | |
| Decimal | 12176051 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.706, -13.028, 11.967 |
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