Behr Joie De Vivre MQ4-60
| Code: | MQ4-60 |
| Name: | Joie De Vivre |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Joie De Vivre?
The vibrant Behr MQ4-60 Joie De Vivre adds a lively touch to any space with its bold and cheerful presence. Pairing this color with soft neutrals like warm white and light gray creates a harmonious balance, allowing MQ4-60 to shine as the focal point. For a more adventurous look, consider combining it with deep navy blue or earthy green tones to create a striking contrast. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout an entire room, MQ4-60 brings a sense of energy and joy to the overall decor scheme.
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What are Behr Joie De Vivre undertones?
The undertone of Joie De Vivre 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#BC86AF
RGB code:
188, 134, 175
Is Behr Joie De Vivre MQ4-60 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 314° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
MQ4-60 Joie De Vivre HSL code: 314, 29%, 63%
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.
- 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.
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 Joie De Vivre
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 Joie De Vivre:
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
MQ4-60
Joie De Vivre
Darker shades
MQ4-60
Joie De Vivre
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 Joie De Vivre with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 134, such as Behr Greener Pastures and Mountain Falls.
LRV of Joie De Vivre
Joie De Vivre has an LRV of 32.86% and refers to Medium 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 32.86%, 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 | #bc86af |  |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 134, 175 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.73%, 52.55%, 68.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 314° Saturation: 28.72% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(314, 29, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.72 Yellow: 6.91 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.82 I: 19.004 Q: 24.182 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.001 Y: 30.838 Z: 44.549 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.371 a:27.281 b:-13.354 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.371 u:29.102 v:-24.351 | |
| Decimal | 12355247 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.532, 21.753, -8.692 | |
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Melrose Pink
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