Behr Modern Mocha N150-4

What are Behr Modern Mocha undertones?

The undertone of Modern Mocha 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Modern Mocha N150-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 20° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N150-4 Modern Mocha HSL code: 20, 17%, 54%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Modern Mocha

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 pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Modern Mocha:

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

N150-4
Modern Mocha

• HDC-NT-19
  Lavender Suede

  

• HDC-NT-04A
  Clay

  

• N180-4
  Moleskin

  

• MQ2-33
  Parisian Cafè

  

• N130-4
  Plum Taupe

  

Darker shades

N150-4
Modern Mocha

• N170-6
  Natural Bark

  

• N150-5
  French Truffle

  

• N190-5
  Frontier Brown

  

• N180-7
  Oiled Teak

  

• MQ2-34
  Bistro

  

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 Modern Mocha with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Behr Oceanic Climate and Nor'Wester.

N150-4
Modern Mocha

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

LRV of Modern Mocha

Modern Mocha has an LRV of 25.32% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9d8376
RGB Decimal	157, 131, 118
RGB Percent	61.57%, 51.37%, 46.27%
HSV	Hue: 20° Saturation: 24.84% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(20, 17, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.56 Yellow: 24.84 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 137.292 I: 19.671 Q: 1.454
XYZ	X: 25.291 Y: 24.71 Z: 20.572
CIE Lab	L:56.791 a:7.841 b:10.74
CIE Luv	L:56.791 u:17.135 v:12.99
Decimal	10322806
Hunter Lab	49.709, 3.827, 10.259