Behr Little Sun Dress P280-5

Code:P280-5
Name:Little Sun Dress
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Little Sun Dress?

Brighten up your space with the sunny and inviting hue of Behr Little Sun Dress (P280-5). This warm and vibrant shade is perfect for adding a touch of cheer to your kitchen, living room, or playroom. Little Sun Dress's (P280-5) golden undertones bring a sense of energy and positivity, making it an ideal choice for spaces where you want to create a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere. Infuse your home with the radiance of summer all year round with Behr's Little Sun Dress (P280-5).

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What are Behr Little Sun Dress undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F7C85F

RGB code:

247, 200, 95

Is Behr Little Sun Dress P280-5 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 41° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P280-5 Little Sun Dress HSL code: 41, 90%, 67%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
  • 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

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 Little Sun Dress

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Little Sun Dress:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Little Sun Dress with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Behr Cornflower and Mega Blue.

LRV of Little Sun Dress

Little Sun Dress has an LRV of 59.03% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 59.03%, 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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HEX#f7c85fCopy color code
RGB Decimal247, 200, 95Copy color code
RGB Percent96.86%, 78.43%, 37.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 41° Saturation: 61.54% Value: 96.86%Copy color code
HSLhsl(41, 90, 67)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.03 Yellow: 61.54 Key: 3.14Copy color code
YIQY: 202.083 I: 61.748 Q: -22.734Copy color code
XYZX: 61.081 Y: 61.913 Z: 19.557Copy color code
CIE LabL:82.867 a:5.326 b:57.618Copy color code
CIE LuvL:82.867 u:37.913 v:68.012Copy color code
Decimal16238687Copy color code
Hunter Lab78.685, 0.866, 40.343Copy color code
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