Behr Kyoto Pearl MQ3-02

What are Behr Kyoto Pearl undertones?

The undertone of Kyoto Pearl 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Kyoto Pearl MQ3-02 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 21° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-02 Kyoto Pearl HSL code: 21, 18%, 85%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Kyoto Pearl

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 Kyoto Pearl:

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

MQ3-02
Kyoto Pearl

• MQ3-03
  Pink Chalk

  

• PPU17-06
  Crushed Peony

  

• PR-W05
  Sweet Roses

  

• PR-W11
  Patience

  

Darker shades

MQ3-02
Kyoto Pearl

• PPU17-10
  Mauvette

  

• N170-3
  Gray Ashlar

  

• N170-4
  Coffee With Cream

  

• N150-2
  Smokey Pink

  

• PPU5-15
  Postmodern Mauve

  

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 Kyoto Pearl with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Behr Oceanic Climate and Nor'Wester.

MQ3-02
Kyoto Pearl

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

LRV of Kyoto Pearl

Kyoto Pearl has an LRV of 68.63% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dfd6d1
RGB Decimal	223, 214, 209
RGB Percent	87.45%, 83.92%, 81.96%
HSV	Hue: 21° Saturation: 6.28% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(21, 18, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.04 Yellow: 6.28 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 216.121 I: 6.97 Q: 0.348
XYZ	X: 65.984 Y: 68.385 Z: 70.028
CIE Lab	L:86.199 a:2.217 b:3.568
CIE Luv	L:86.199 u:5.492 v:4.962
Decimal	14669521
Hunter Lab	82.695, -2.288, 7.679