Behr Offshore Mist PPU13-16

What are Behr Offshore Mist undertones?

The undertone of Offshore Mist 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Offshore Mist PPU13-16 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU13-16 Offshore Mist HSL code: 180, 15%, 82%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Offshore Mist

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 Offshore Mist:

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

PPU13-16
Offshore Mist

• N470-1
  Ash Blue

  

• BL-W03
  Blue Bird Day

  

Darker shades

PPU13-16
Offshore Mist

• PPU13-12
  Harmonious

  

• PPU13-13
  Oslo Blue

  

• MQ3-54
  Dayflower

  

• MQ6-04
  Gray Wool

  

• S440-3
  Aspiring Blue

  

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 Offshore Mist with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

PPU13-16
Offshore Mist

• MQ1-41
  Autumn Ashes

  

• MQ1-43
  Piano Brown

  

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• MQ1-44
  Wild Boysenberry

  

• PPU17-15
  Cameo Rose

  

• N130-5
  Mystere

  

• HDC-NT-19
  Lavender Suede

  

LRV of Offshore Mist

Offshore Mist has an LRV of 65.59% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cad8d8
RGB Decimal	202, 216, 216
RGB Percent	79.22%, 84.71%, 84.71%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 6.48% Value: 84.71%
HSL	hsl(180, 15, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.48 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 15.29
YIQ	Y: 211.814 I: -8.343 Q: -2.962
XYZ	X: 61.304 Y: 66.625 Z: 74.577
CIE Lab	L:85.314 a:-4.697 b:-1.617
CIE Luv	L:85.314 u:-7.679 v:-1.65
Decimal	13293784
Hunter Lab	81.624, -8.78, 2.966