Behr Misty Meadow M390-2

What are Behr Misty Meadow undertones?

The undertone of Misty Meadow can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Misty Meadow M390-2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 99° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M390-2 Misty Meadow HSL code: 99, 38%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Misty Meadow

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Misty Meadow:

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

M390-2
Misty Meadow

• M390-1
  Mayfair White

  

• GR-W05
  Unwind

  

Darker shades

M390-2
Misty Meadow

• M390-3
  Galway

  

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 Misty Meadow with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 279, such as Behr Mata Hari and Illusionist.

M390-2
Misty Meadow

• PPU17-01
  Mata Hari

  

• MQ5-38
  Illusionist

  

• HDC-CL-06
  Sovereign

  

• S100-4
  Ancestry Violet

  

• M100-5
  Passion Fruit

  

• M100-6
  Vintner

  

• MQ5-33
  Uptown Girl

  

LRV of Misty Meadow

Misty Meadow has an LRV of 78.19% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ddecd5
RGB Decimal	221, 236, 213
RGB Percent	86.67%, 92.55%, 83.53%
HSV	Hue: 99° Saturation: 9.75% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(99, 38, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.36 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 9.75 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 228.893 I: -1.548 Q: -10.331
XYZ	X: 71.822 Y: 80.167 Z: 74.623
CIE Lab	L:91.76 a:-9.065 b:9.46
CIE Luv	L:91.76 u:-7.258 v:15.8
Decimal	14544085
Hunter Lab	89.536, -13.504, 13.261