Behr Lavender Wash MQ4-30

Color code:MQ4-30
Color name:Lavender Wash
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Lavender Wash?

The delicate hue of Lavender Wash enhances any space with its soothing tones. This paint color creates a serene atmosphere that pairs well with soft neutrals like gray and beige for a calming contrast. Combining Lavender Wash with warm metallic accents will add a touch of luxury to the room, while incorporating pops of muted green or blue can impart a refreshing vibe. Whether used as the main color or as an accent, Lavender Wash adds an elegant touch to any interior.

What are Behr Lavender Wash undertones?

Blue is Behr Lavender Wash undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#AAB0D4

RGB code:

170, 176, 212

Is Behr Lavender Wash MQ4-30 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 231° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ4-30 Lavender Wash HSL code: 231, 33%, 75%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Purple shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Purple undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lavender Wash:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Lavender Wash MQ4-30 vs Perennial Blue M530-3

Behr Lavender Wash MQ4-30 vs Behr Perennial Blue M530-3Open Lavender Wash MQ4-30
LRV: 44.76%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 47.31%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold

Lavender Wash MQ4-30 vs Lavender Sky P540-4

Behr Lavender Wash MQ4-30 vs Behr Lavender Sky P540-4Open Lavender Wash MQ4-30
LRV: 44.76%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 42.13%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold