Behr Petal Tip MQ3-30

What are Behr Petal Tip undertones?

The undertones of Petal Tip can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Petal Tip MQ3-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-30 Petal Tip HSL code: 240, 9%, 86%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• 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 Petal Tip

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Petal Tip:

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

MQ3-30
Petal Tip

• PPU16-06
  Lilac Mist

  

Darker shades

MQ3-30
Petal Tip

• MQ5-08
  Masterpiece

  

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 Petal Tip with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Behr Dusty Olive and Mossy Bank.

MQ3-30
Petal Tip

• PPU8-20
  Dusty Olive

  

• PPU8-21
  Mossy Bank

  

• N350-4
  Jungle Camouflage

  

• N370-2
  Eon

  

• 52
  White

  

• S380-5
  Milkweed Pod

  

• MQ6-58
  Fig Tree

  

LRV of Petal Tip

Petal Tip has an LRV of 69.76% 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	#d9d9df
RGB Decimal	217, 217, 223
RGB Percent	85.10%, 85.10%, 87.45%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 2.69% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(240, 9, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.69 Magenta: 2.69 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 217.684 I: -1.928 Q: 1.867
XYZ	X: 66.744 Y: 69.705 Z: 79.73
CIE Lab	L:86.852 a:1.094 b:-2.937
CIE Luv	L:86.852 u:-0.339 v:-4.692
Decimal	14277087
Hunter Lab	83.49, -3.408, 1.822