Behr Modern Zen M340-3A

Let’s dive into a full Modern Zen paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful M340-3A. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:M340-3A
Color name:Modern Zen
Brand:Behr

What are Behr Modern Zen undertones?

Yellow is Behr Modern Zen undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E0DEB2

RGB code:

224, 222, 178

Is Behr Modern Zen M340-3A cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 57° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M340-3A Modern Zen HSL code: 57, 43%, 79%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Modern Zen:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Modern Zen M340-3A vs Lime Granita SW 6715

Behr Modern Zen M340-3A vs Sherwin Williams Lime Granita SW 6715Open Modern Zen M340-3A
LRV: 69.68%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 72.62%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Modern Zen M340-3A vs Wild Lime SW 9668

Behr Modern Zen M340-3A vs Sherwin Williams Wild Lime SW 9668Open Modern Zen M340-3A
LRV: 69.68%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 71.93%
Light color
Temperature: warm