Behr Oslo Blue PPU13-13

What are Behr Oslo Blue undertones?

The undertone of Oslo Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Oslo Blue PPU13-13 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 182° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU13-13 Oslo Blue HSL code: 182, 16%, 70%

• 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.
• 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 Oslo Blue

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 Oslo Blue:

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

PPU13-13
Oslo Blue

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N440-2
  Urban Raincoat

  

• MQ6-04
  Gray Wool

  

• N470-1
  Ash Blue

  

Darker shades

PPU13-13
Oslo Blue

• S440-4
  Tower Bridge

  

• PPU13-12
  Harmonious

  

• MQ6-07
  Schooner

  

• PPU13-06
  Polaris Blue

  

• MQ6-33
  Vintage Teal

  

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 Oslo Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 2, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

PPU13-13
Oslo Blue

• MQ1-41
  Autumn Ashes

  

• MQ1-43
  Piano Brown

  

• MQ1-40
  Tribeca

  

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• MQ1-44
  Wild Boysenberry

  

• PPU17-15
  Cameo Rose

  

• N130-5
  Mystere

  

LRV of Oslo Blue

Oslo Blue has an LRV of 46.95% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a6bdbe
RGB Decimal	166, 189, 190
RGB Percent	65.10%, 74.12%, 74.51%
HSV	Hue: 182° Saturation: 12.63% Value: 74.51%
HSL	hsl(182, 16, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.63 Magenta: 0.53 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.49
YIQ	Y: 182.237 I: -14.027 Q: -4.554
XYZ	X: 43.215 Y: 48.219 Z: 55.732
CIE Lab	L:74.963 a:-7.606 b:-3.152
CIE Luv	L:74.963 u:-12.381 v:-3.457
Decimal	10927550
Hunter Lab	69.44, -10.433, 1.022