Behr Moonlit Beach RD-W05

What are Behr Moonlit Beach undertones?

The undertone of Moonlit Beach 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Moonlit Beach RD-W05 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 32° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

RD-W05 Moonlit Beach HSL code: 32, 61%, 94%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Moonlit Beach

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Moonlit Beach:

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.

Darker shades

RD-W05
Moonlit Beach

• S270-2
  Chai

  

• RD-W15
  Cotton Sheets

  

• PPU4-15
  Jasper Cane

  

• M250-3
  Apple Turnover

  

• S250-2
  Almond Biscuit

  

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 Moonlit Beach with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Behr Windsurf and Blue Gossamer.

RD-W05
Moonlit Beach

• PPU14-09
  Windsurf

  

• MQ3-60
  Blue Gossamer

  

• PPU14-01
  Arrowhead Lake

  

• PPU15-15
  Sweet Juliet

  

• S540-2
  Violet Vision

  

• S540-3
  Meadow Phlox

  

• S470-3
  Peaceful Blue

  

LRV of Moonlit Beach

Moonlit Beach has an LRV of 88.49% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f9f0e6
RGB Decimal	249, 240, 230
RGB Percent	97.65%, 94.12%, 90.20%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 7.63% Value: 97.65%
HSL	hsl(32, 61, 94)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.61 Yellow: 7.63 Key: 2.35
YIQ	Y: 241.551 I: 8.577 Q: -1.208
XYZ	X: 84.507 Y: 88.174 Z: 87.409
CIE Lab	L:95.234 a:1.332 b:5.905
CIE Luv	L:95.234 u:5.76 v:8.715
Decimal	16380134
Hunter Lab	93.901, -3.684, 10.54