Behr Highland Thistle S110-4
| Code: | S110-4 |
| Name: | Highland Thistle |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Highland Thistle?
Elevate your home with Behr S110-4 Highland Thistle, a serene and sophisticated hue that exudes tranquility and elegance. This muted purple shade adds a touch of luxury and warmth to any space, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. The soothing essence of Highland Thistle creates a welcoming and calming atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day or sparking creativity. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color scheme, this versatile shade effortlessly complements both modern and traditional interiors. Embrace the timeless charm of Highland Thistle to create a cozy and stylish retreat in your home.
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What are Behr Highland Thistle undertones?
Highland Thistle has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B9A1AE
RGB code:
185, 161, 174
Is Behr Highland Thistle S110-4 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 327°, this Purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
S110-4 Highland Thistle HSL code: 327, 15%, 68%
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.
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:
| 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 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
Darker shades
S110-4
Highland Thistle
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.
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?
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 40.13%, 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 | #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 | |
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