Behr Mauve It N120-3

What are Behr Mauve It undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Mauve It N120-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 357° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N120-3 Mauve It HSL code: 357, 15%, 77%

• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Mauve It

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Mauve It:

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

N120-3
Mauve It

• PPU17-09
  Embroidery

  

Darker shades

N120-3
Mauve It

• N120-4
  Roaring Twenties

  

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 Mauve It with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 177, such as Behr Longmeadow and Greenwich Village.

N120-3
Mauve It

• S430-5
  Longmeadow

  

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• MQ6-09
  Hostaleaf

  

• N430-7
  Silken Pine

  

LRV of Mauve It

Mauve It has an LRV of 52.99% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cdbbbc
RGB Decimal	205, 187, 188
RGB Percent	80.39%, 73.33%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 357° Saturation: 8.78% Value: 80.39%
HSL	hsl(357, 15, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.78 Yellow: 8.29 Key: 19.61
YIQ	Y: 192.496 I: 10.405 Q: 4.119
XYZ	X: 52.023 Y: 52.151 Z: 54.889
CIE Lab	L:77.371 a:6.536 b:1.811
CIE Luv	L:77.371 u:10.528 v:1.523
Decimal	13482940
Hunter Lab	72.216, 2.209, 5.487