Behr Kimono Violet M550-6
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| Code: | M550-6 |
| Name: | Kimono Violet |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Kimono Violet?
Behr Kimono Violet M550-6 is a muted blue-violet with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a grounded, mid-depth appearance rather than a bright purple look. Its cool character is most apparent in daylight, where the blue influence comes forward, while warmer evening light can make the violet aspect feel a little softer. Use it on a bedroom wall, a study, or built-in cabinetry when you want color with restraint. Kimono Violet pairs well with soft off-whites, pale gray-beige neutrals, charcoal accents, and natural oak or walnut finishes. Brushed nickel, aged pewter, and matte black hardware all suit this shade’s subdued, slightly smoky tone.
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What are Behr Kimono Violet undertones?
Kimono Violet is a midtone, muted plum. The HEX sample leans purple; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
117, 118, 155
Is Behr Kimono Violet cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 238°, this dark purple leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
M550-6 Kimono Violet HSL code: 238, 16%, 53%
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 Kimono Violet
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Kimono Violet:
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
M550-6
Kimono Violet
Darker shades
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 Kimono Violet with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 58, such as Behr Aged Olive and Dusty Olive.
LRV of Kimono Violet
Kimono Violet has an LRV of 19.6% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 19.6%, 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 | #75769b |
| RGB Decimal | 117, 118, 155 |
| RGB Percent | 45.88%, 46.27%, 60.78% |
| HSV | Hue: 238° Saturation: 24.52% Value: 60.78% |
| HSL | hsl(238, 16, 53) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 24.52 Magenta: 23.87 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22 |
| YIQ | Y: 121.919 I: -12.486 Q: 11.303 |
| XYZ | X: 19.729 Y: 19.105 Z: 33.65 |
| CIE Lab | L:50.81 a:8.073 b:-20.03 |
| CIE Luv | L:50.81 u:-2.683 v:-30.47 |
| Decimal | 7698075 |
| Hunter Lab | 43.709, 4.079, -15.048 |
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