Behr Mocha Accent 720D-5

What are Behr Mocha Accent undertones?

The undertone of Mocha Accent 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mocha Accent 720D-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 34° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

720D-5 Mocha Accent HSL code: 34, 11%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Mocha Accent

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Mocha Accent:

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

720D-5
Mocha Accent

• 790F-4
  Creek Bend

  

• PPU18-16
  Elephant Skin

  

• PPU18-15
  Fashion Gray

  

• HDC-NT-27B
  Wild Truffle

  

• MQ2-60
  Iron Gate

  

Darker shades

720D-5
Mocha Accent

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

• PPU7-24
  Native Soil

  

• N320-6
  Arrowhead

  

• MQ2-58
  Unpredictable Hue

  

• MQ2-53
  Smoky Trout

  

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 Mocha Accent with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

720D-5
Mocha Accent

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

LRV of Mocha Accent

Mocha Accent has an LRV of 22.79% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8d8171
RGB Decimal	141, 129, 113
RGB Percent	55.29%, 50.59%, 44.31%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 19.86% Value: 55.29%
HSL	hsl(34, 11, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.51 Yellow: 19.86 Key: 44.71
YIQ	Y: 130.764 I: 12.292 Q: -2.441
XYZ	X: 21.815 Y: 22.556 Z: 18.823
CIE Lab	L:54.612 a:1.77 b:10.331
CIE Luv	L:54.612 u:8.24 v:13.435
Decimal	9273713
Hunter Lab	47.493, -1.122, 9.747