Behr Lavender Wash MQ4-30
| Code: | MQ4-30 |
| 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.
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What are Behr Lavender Wash undertones?
The undertone of Lavender Wash can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#AAB0D4
RGB code:
170, 176, 212
Is Behr Lavender Wash MQ4-30 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 231° thisPurplerefers 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 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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Lavender Wash
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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lavender Wash:
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
Darker shades
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Lavender Wash
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 Lavender Wash with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 51, such as Behr Potting Soil and Mocha Accent.
LRV of Lavender Wash
Lavender Wash has an LRV of 44.76% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 44.76%, 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 | #aab0d4 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 176, 212 | |
| RGB Percent | 66.67%, 69.02%, 83.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 231° Saturation: 19.81% Value: 83.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(231, 33, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 19.81 Magenta: 16.98 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 178.31 I: -15.144 Q: 9.934 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.983 Y: 44.349 Z: 68.513 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.461 a:5.44 b:-18.863 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.461 u:-5.195 v:-30.143 | |
| Decimal | 11186388 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.595, 1.348, -14.38 | |
Color equivalents
2068-50
Victorian Trim
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SW 6815
Awesome Violet
Sherwin Williams
SW 6969
Indulgent
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P550-3
Lavender Cloud
Behr
M550-4
Wisteria Blue
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2070-50
Enchanted
Benjamin Moore
1432
Freesia
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P540-4
Lavender Sky
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S540-3
Meadow Phlox
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1418
Oriental Iris
Benjamin Moore
1424
Blue Viola
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P550-4
Water Hyacinth
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Stardust Evening
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2069-50
Blue Orchid
Benjamin Moore
MQ5-13
Upscale
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P540-3
Canterbury Bells
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Poetry Reading
Behr
1412
Central Mauve
Benjamin Moore
S560-3
Noble Purple
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1404
Crocus
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