Behr Nice Cream OR-W4

What are Behr Nice Cream undertones?

The undertone of Nice Cream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Nice Cream OR-W4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 40° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OR-W4 Nice Cream HSL code: 40, 80%, 90%

• 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.
• 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 Nice Cream

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 Nice Cream:

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

OR-W4
Nice Cream

• PPU4-09
  Cafe Cream

  

• OR-W05
  Almond Milk

  

• M230-1
  Sweet Coconut Milk

  

• M260-1
  String Cheese

  

• OR-W01
  White Blush

  

Darker shades

OR-W4
Nice Cream

• HDC-CT-03
  Candlewick

  

• HDC-CL-16
  Beacon Yellow

  

• M270-2
  Risotto

  

• PPU6-08
  Pale Honey

  

• M290-4
  Garbanzo Paste

  

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 Nice Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Behr National Anthem and New Age Blue.

OR-W4
Nice Cream

• M520-6
  National Anthem

  

• PPU15-05
  New Age Blue

  

• P540-5
  Pansy Garden

  

• MQ3-24
  Celestial Light

  

• P530-6
  Indigo Batik

  

• M520-4
  Mirror Lake

  

• MQ4-25
  Blue Iolite

  

LRV of Nice Cream

Nice Cream has an LRV of 85% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FAECD1
RGB Decimal	250, 236, 209
RGB Percent	98.04%, 92.55%, 81.96%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 16.4% Value: 98.04%
HSL	hsl(40, 80, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.6 Yellow: 16.4 Key: 1.96
YIQ	Y: 237.108 I: 17.019 Q: -5.441
XYZ	X: 80.927 Y: 84.92 Z: 72.432
CIE Lab	L:93.849 a:0.416 b:14.803
CIE Luv	L:93.849 u:9.856 v:21.764
Decimal	16444625
Hunter Lab	92.152, -4.509, 17.904