Behr Indian Sunset M170-5

What are Behr Indian Sunset undertones?

The undertone of Indian Sunset 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Indian Sunset M170-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 8° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M170-5 Indian Sunset HSL code: 8, 55%, 67%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Indian Sunset

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Indian Sunset:

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

M170-5
Indian Sunset

• M160-5
  Pink Damask

  

• MQ4-03
  Coral Fountain

  

• MQ4-04
  Noble Blush

  

• HDC-CT-09
  Bridal Bouquet

  

• M160-4A
  Sunset Pink

  

Darker shades

M170-5
Indian Sunset

• HDC-MD-05
  Desert Coral

  

• M170-6
  Dash Of Curry

  

• P150-7
  Flirt Alert

  

• M160-6
  Matador'S Cape

  

• P170-7
  100 Mph

  

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 Indian Sunset with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Behr Harmonious and Tower Bridge.

M170-5
Indian Sunset

• PPU13-12
  Harmonious

  

• S440-4
  Tower Bridge

  

• PPU13-13
  Oslo Blue

  

• PPU13-02
  Juniper Berries

  

• MQ5-59
  Ovation

  

• PPU14-17A
  Polar Frost

  

• PPU14-12
  Hazy Skies

  

LRV of Indian Sunset

Indian Sunset has an LRV of 35.37% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d98a7d
RGB Decimal	217, 138, 125
RGB Percent	85.10%, 54.12%, 49.02%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 42.4% Value: 85.1%
HSL	hsl(8, 55, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 36.41 Yellow: 42.4 Key: 14.9
YIQ	Y: 160.139 I: 51.254 Q: 12.666
XYZ	X: 41.407 Y: 34.413 Z: 23.858
CIE Lab	L:65.289 a:28.655 b:19.579
CIE Luv	L:65.289 u:55.516 v:20.303
Decimal	14256765
Hunter Lab	58.662, 23.336, 16.95