Behr Old Flame P170-2

Code:P170-2
Name:Old Flame
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Old Flame?

Energize your space with Behr's Old Flame (P170-2), a radiant coral hue that adds warmth and vibrancy to any room. This lively color pairs beautifully with neutrals like Crisp Linen (P170-1) and rich tones such as Dark Cavern (S470-7), creating a dynamic and inviting atmosphere. Complement Old Flame with accents in shades of Sea Salt (P170-3) or Soft Focus (P170-4) to enhance its playful charm. Whether used as a bold accent wall or in furniture and decor, Old Flame injects a cheerful energy into your design scheme, making it perfect for spaces in need of a lively pop of color.

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What are Behr Old Flame undertones?

Old Flame has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#F2B7B5

RGB code:

242, 183, 181

Is Behr Old Flame P170-2 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 2° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.

P170-2 Old Flame HSL code: 2, 70%, 83%

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

How light temperature affects Old Flame

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Old Flame:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Old Flame with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 182, such as Behr Undine and Sydney Harbour.

LRV of Old Flame

Old Flame has an LRV of 57.95% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 57.95%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#f2b7b5Copy color code
RGB Decimal242, 183, 181Copy color code
RGB Percent94.90%, 71.76%, 70.98%Copy color code
HSVHue: 2° Saturation: 25.21% Value: 94.9%Copy color code
HSLhsl(2, 70, 83)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.38 Yellow: 25.21 Key: 5.1Copy color code
YIQY: 200.413 I: 35.801 Q: 11.858Copy color code
XYZX: 61.892 Y: 56.083 Z: 51.269Copy color code
CIE LabL:79.661 a:21.047 b:9.339Copy color code
CIE LuvL:79.661 u:37.685 v:9.546Copy color code
Decimal15906741Copy color code
Hunter Lab74.889, 16.466, 11.832Copy color code
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