Behr Imagination P550-1
| Code: | P550-1 |
| Name: | Imagination |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Imagination?
Imagination (Behr P550-1) is a soft, dreamy hue that evokes a sense of creativity and playfulness in any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a fresh, modern look, or with muted grays for a more sophisticated feel. Adding touches of navy blue or blush pink can create a chic and elegant contrast, while incorporating natural wood tones can bring warmth and depth to the overall design scheme. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Imagination lends a whimsical and imaginative vibe to any room it graces.
Behr Imagination reviews
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What are Behr Imagination undertones?
The undertone of Imagination can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#DFE0EE
RGB code:
223, 224, 238
Is Behr Imagination P550-1 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 236° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
P550-1 Imagination HSL code: 236, 31%, 90%
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 purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Imagination
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 Imagination:
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.
Darker shades
P550-1
Imagination
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 Imagination with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 56, such as Behr Greywood and Aged Olive.
LRV of Imagination
Imagination has an LRV of 75.41% 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 75.41%, 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 | #dfe0ee |  |
| RGB Decimal | 223, 224, 238 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.45%, 87.84%, 93.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 236° Saturation: 6.3% Value: 93.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(236, 31, 90) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 6.3 Magenta: 5.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 6.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 225.297 I: -5.095 Q: 4.145 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.516 Y: 75.172 Z: 91.555 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.473 a:2.252 b:-6.921 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.473 u:-1.344 v:-11.149 | |
| Decimal | 14672110 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.702, -2.434, -1.918 | |
Color equivalents
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