Behr Lilac Intuition MQ4-61

What are Behr Lilac Intuition undertones?

The undertone of Lilac Intuition can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lilac Intuition MQ4-61 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 281° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ4-61 Lilac Intuition HSL code: 281, 19%, 57%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Lilac Intuition

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lilac Intuition:

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

MQ4-61
Lilac Intuition

• S100-3
  Courtly Purple

  

• S100-2
  Romantic Poetry

  

• M570-5
  Celeb City

  

• M570-4
  Cyber Grape

  

Darker shades

MQ4-61
Lilac Intuition

• M570-6
  Notorious

  

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 Lilac Intuition with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 101, such as Behr Summer Green and Shy Green.

MQ4-61
Lilac Intuition

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• MQ3-48
  Shy Green

  

• N410-2
  Brook Green

  

• BL-W08
  Frothy Surf

  

• N420-1
  Juniper Breeze

  

• N390-3
  Jojoba

  

• S390-6
  Cliffside Park

  

LRV of Lilac Intuition

Lilac Intuition has an LRV of 26.02% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9a7ea7
RGB Decimal	154, 126, 167
RGB Percent	60.39%, 49.41%, 65.49%
HSV	Hue: 281° Saturation: 24.55% Value: 65.49%
HSL	hsl(281, 19, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.78 Magenta: 24.55 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.51
YIQ	Y: 139.046 I: 3.51 Q: 18.682
XYZ	X: 27.761 Y: 24.582 Z: 39.831
CIE Lab	L:56.666 a:18.527 b:-17.752
CIE Luv	L:56.666 u:12.792 v:-29.147
Decimal	10124967
Hunter Lab	49.58, 13.179, -12.925