Behr Manhattan Blue MQ5-09

What are Behr Manhattan Blue undertones?

The undertone of Manhattan Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Manhattan Blue MQ5-09 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 230° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-09 Manhattan Blue HSL code: 230, 15%, 30%

• 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 Manhattan Blue

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 Manhattan Blue:

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

MQ5-09
Manhattan Blue

• MQ5-11
  Encore

  

• S550-5
  Fantasia

  

• S550-7
  Knighthood

  

• S550-6
  Mysterious Night

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

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 Manhattan Blue with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 50, such as Behr Potting Soil and Mocha Accent.

MQ5-09
Manhattan Blue

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

• HDC-CT-20
  Greywood

  

• HDC-NT-05
  Aged Olive

  

• PPU8-20
  Dusty Olive

  

• PPU8-21
  Mossy Bank

  

• N350-4
  Jungle Camouflage

  

LRV of Manhattan Blue

Manhattan Blue has an LRV of 6.42% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#404457
RGB Decimal	64, 68, 87
RGB Percent	25.10%, 26.67%, 34.12%
HSV	Hue: 230° Saturation: 26.44% Value: 34.12%
HSL	hsl(230, 15, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 26.44 Magenta: 21.84 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 65.88
YIQ	Y: 68.97 I: -8.489 Q: 5.067
XYZ	X: 5.901 Y: 5.912 Z: 9.844
CIE Lab	L:29.19 a:3.203 b:-11.852
CIE Luv	L:29.19 u:-2.906 v:-15.039
Decimal	4211799
Hunter Lab	24.315, 0.77, -6.984