Behr Plush Purple S570-7A

What are Behr Plush Purple undertones?

The undertone of Plush Purple can be accurately described as a 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Plush Purple S570-7A cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 261° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S570-7A Plush Purple HSL code: 261, 7%, 38%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Plush Purple

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Plush Purple:

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

S570-7A
Plush Purple

• N550-5
  Box Office

  

• N560-5
  Solitaire

  

• N560-6
  Fashionista

  

• N560-4
  Evening in Paris

  

• S570-6
  New Orleans

  

Darker shades

S570-7A
Plush Purple

• N560-7
  Limo-Scene

  

• MQ5-38
  Illusionist

  

• HDC-CL-06
  Sovereign

  

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 Plush Purple with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 81, such as Behr Milkweed Pod and Summer Green.

S570-7A
Plush Purple

• S380-5
  Milkweed Pod

  

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• MQ3-48
  Shy Green

  

• S380-6
  Ecological

  

• PPU11-09
  Environmental

  

• 57
  Frost

  

• MQ3-45
  Looking Glass

  

LRV of Plush Purple

Plush Purple has an LRV of 10.91% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5e5967
RGB Decimal	94, 89, 103
RGB Percent	36.86%, 34.90%, 40.39%
HSV	Hue: 261° Saturation: 13.59% Value: 40.39%
HSL	hsl(261, 7, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.74 Magenta: 13.59 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.61
YIQ	Y: 92.091 I: -1.519 Q: 5.414
XYZ	X: 10.636 Y: 10.504 Z: 14.295
CIE Lab	L:38.732 a:5.032 b:-7.285
CIE Luv	L:38.732 u:1.871 v:-10.31
Decimal	6183271
Hunter Lab	32.409, 1.863, -3.466