Behr Montage MQ5-16

What are Behr Montage undertones?

The undertone of Montage 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Montage MQ5-16 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 214° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-16 Montage HSL code: 214, 16%, 57%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Cool 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 mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

How light temperature affects Montage

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Montage:

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

MQ5-16
Montage

• PPU15-11
  Great Falls

  

• PPU14-06
  Coastal Vista

  

• S510-3
  Ombre Blue

  

• S520-4
  Private Jet

  

• PPU15-16
  Simply Blue

  

Darker shades

MQ5-16
Montage

• S530-5
  Brisk Blue

  

• S510-6
  Durango Blue

  

• MQ5-52
  Lead Cast

  

• PPU15-09
  Hilo Bay

  

• S510-5
  Skinny Jeans

  

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 Montage with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 34, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

MQ5-16
Montage

• 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 Montage

Montage has an LRV of 27.15% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8190a4
RGB Decimal	129, 144, 164
RGB Percent	50.59%, 56.47%, 64.31%
HSV	Hue: 214° Saturation: 21.34% Value: 64.31%
HSL	hsl(214, 16, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 21.34 Magenta: 12.2 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 35.69
YIQ	Y: 141.795 I: -15.365 Q: 3.051
XYZ	X: 25.725 Y: 27.293 Z: 39.025
CIE Lab	L:59.245 a:-0.904 b:-12.333
CIE Luv	L:59.245 u:-8.852 v:-18.097
Decimal	8491172
Hunter Lab	52.243, -3.529, -7.719