Behr Highland Thistle S110-4

What are Behr Highland Thistle undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Highland Thistle S110-4 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 327° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S110-4 Highland Thistle HSL code: 327, 15%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Highland Thistle

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Highland Thistle:

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

S110-4
Highland Thistle

• S110-2
  Orchid Haze

  

• S110-3
  Queen'S Violet

  

• S110-1
  Secret Scent

  

Darker shades

S110-4
Highland Thistle

• S110-6
  Plum Royale

  

• S110-5
  Garden Plum

  

• M110-6
  Sophisticated Lilac

  

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 Highland Thistle with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 147, such as Behr Mountain Falls and Congo.

S110-4
Highland Thistle

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S430-6
  Forest Edge

  

• S430-5
  Longmeadow

  

• S410-5
  Track Green

  

• BL-W05
  Dusting Powder

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

LRV of Highland Thistle

Highland Thistle has an LRV of 40.13% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b9a1ae
RGB Decimal	185, 161, 174
RGB Percent	72.55%, 63.14%, 68.24%
HSV	Hue: 327° Saturation: 12.97% Value: 72.55%
HSL	hsl(327, 15, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.97 Yellow: 5.95 Key: 27.45
YIQ	Y: 169.658 I: 10.124 Q: 9.122
XYZ	X: 40.391 Y: 38.861 Z: 45.406
CIE Lab	L:68.65 a:11.04 b:-3.473
CIE Luv	L:68.65 u:13.279 v:-7.008
Decimal	12165550
Hunter Lab	62.338, 6.564, 0.451