Behr Lead Cast MQ5-52

What are Behr Lead Cast undertones?

The undertone of Lead Cast 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Lead Cast MQ5-52 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 215° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-52 Lead Cast HSL code: 215, 20%, 52%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Lead Cast

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lead Cast:

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

MQ5-52
Lead Cast

• MQ5-16
  Montage

  

• S510-4
  Jean Jacket Blue

  

• S520-5
  Thundercloud

  

• PPU15-09
  Hilo Bay

  

• S530-5
  Brisk Blue

  

Darker shades

MQ5-52
Lead Cast

• S520-7
  Night Flight

  

• S530-6
  Extreme

  

• MQ5-15
  Award Night

  

• S520-6
  Layers Of Ocean

  

• PPU14-19
  English Channel

  

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 Lead Cast with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 35, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

MQ5-52
Lead Cast

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

LRV of Lead Cast

Lead Cast has an LRV of 20.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6c809c
RGB Decimal	108, 128, 156
RGB Percent	42.35%, 50.20%, 61.18%
HSV	Hue: 215° Saturation: 30.77% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(215, 20, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 30.77 Magenta: 17.95 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 125.212 I: -20.916 Q: 4.483
XYZ	X: 19.902 Y: 21.026 Z: 34.453
CIE Lab	L:52.978 a:-0.41 b:-17.359
CIE Luv	L:52.978 u:-11.264 v:-25.439
Decimal	7110812
Hunter Lab	45.854, -2.77, -12.451