Behr Miracle Elixir M540-6

What are Behr Miracle Elixir undertones?

The undertone of Miracle Elixir 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Miracle Elixir M540-6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 217° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M540-6 Miracle Elixir HSL code: 217, 28%, 52%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• 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 Miracle Elixir

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 Miracle Elixir:

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

M540-6
Miracle Elixir

• S530-4
  Jet Set

  

• PPU14-08
  Paris

  

• MQ5-51
  Mystery

  

• PPU15-14
  Ballroom Blue

  

• S530-3
  Aerial View

  

Darker shades

M540-6
Miracle Elixir

• HDC-CL-26
  Champlain Blue

  

• M540-7
  Optimum Blue

  

• MQ5-14
  Bon Nuit

  

• M530-6
  Charter Blue

  

• MQ5-47
  Splendor And Pride

  

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 Miracle Elixir with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

M540-6
Miracle Elixir

• 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 Miracle Elixir

Miracle Elixir has an LRV of 18.99% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#617ba6
RGB Decimal	97, 123, 166
RGB Percent	38.04%, 48.24%, 65.10%
HSV	Hue: 217° Saturation: 41.57% Value: 65.1%
HSL	hsl(217, 28, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 41.57 Magenta: 25.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.9
YIQ	Y: 120.128 I: -29.311 Q: 7.882
XYZ	X: 18.893 Y: 19.459 Z: 38.827
CIE Lab	L:51.22 a:2.061 b:-25.928
CIE Luv	L:51.22 u:-13.96 v:-38.912
Decimal	6388646
Hunter Lab	44.113, -0.748, -21.306