Behr Passion Fruit M100-5

Code:M100-5
Name:Passion Fruit
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Passion Fruit?

Infuse your home with the vibrant energy of Behr Passion Fruit (M100-5). This rich and bold hue adds a dramatic flair to any space, making it perfect for rooms where you want to make a statement. Imagine this lively color adorning your living room walls, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for entertaining guests. Bring a touch of passion and creativity to your home office with Behr M100-5 Passion Fruit as the backdrop for inspiration to flow. Embrace the unique and lively spirit of this color in your bedroom, where it can create a cozy and intimate retreat that sparks joy and creativity. Let Behr M100-5 Passion Fruit be the captivating choice for rooms where you want to ignite your senses and invigorate your spirit.

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What are Behr Passion Fruit undertones?

Passion Fruit has a clear purple 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:

#907895

RGB code:

144, 120, 149

Is Behr Passion Fruit M100-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 290°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

M100-5 Passion Fruit HSL code: 290, 12%, 53%

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 Passion Fruit

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Passion Fruit:

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 Passion Fruit with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 110, such as Behr Shy Green and Brook Green.

LRV of Passion Fruit

Passion Fruit has an LRV of 22.68% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 22.68%, 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#907895Copy color code
RGB Decimal144, 120, 149Copy color code
RGB Percent56.47%, 47.06%, 58.43%Copy color code
HSVHue: 290° Saturation: 19.46% Value: 58.43%Copy color code
HSLhsl(290, 12, 53)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 3.36 Magenta: 19.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.57Copy color code
YIQY: 130.482 I: 4.983 Q: 14.102Copy color code
XYZX: 23.642 Y: 21.532 Z: 31.336Copy color code
CIE LabL:53.527 a:14.762 b:-12.172Copy color code
CIE LuvL:53.527 u:11.672 v:-19.858Copy color code
Decimal9468053Copy color code
Hunter Lab46.403, 9.738, -7.557Copy color code
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