Behr Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20

What are Behr Portsmouth Olive undertones?

The undertone of Portsmouth Olive can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-CL-20 Portsmouth Olive HSL code: 60, 22%, 34%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Portsmouth Olive

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 green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Portsmouth Olive:

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

HDC-CL-20
Portsmouth Olive

• S360-5
  Yogi

  

• S370-5
  Pesto Paste

  

• MQ6-57
  Bermuda Grass

  

• S370-7
  Outdoor Oasis

  

• S350-7
  Cedar Glen

  

Darker shades

HDC-CL-20
Portsmouth Olive

• PPU9-25
  Eastern Bamboo

  

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 Portsmouth Olive with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.

HDC-CL-20
Portsmouth Olive

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

• S550-1
  Blueberry Whip

  

• S550-3
  Chivalrous

  

• PPU15-19
  Black Sapphire

  

LRV of Portsmouth Olive

Portsmouth Olive has an LRV of 13.6% 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	#6b6b44
RGB Decimal	107, 107, 68
RGB Percent	41.96%, 41.96%, 26.67%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 36.45% Value: 41.96%
HSL	hsl(60, 22, 34)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 36.45 Key: 58.04
YIQ	Y: 102.554 I: 12.532 Q: -12.137
XYZ	X: 12.365 Y: 14.059 Z: 7.53
CIE Lab	L:44.317 a:-6.64 b:21.903
CIE Luv	L:44.317 u:1.927 v:26.706
Decimal	7039812
Hunter Lab	37.495, -6.754, 14.34