Behr Portuguese Dawn S160-4

What are Behr Portuguese Dawn undertones?

The undertone of Portuguese Dawn can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Portuguese Dawn S160-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 10° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S160-4 Portuguese Dawn HSL code: 10, 35%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Portuguese Dawn

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Portuguese Dawn:

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

S160-4
Portuguese Dawn

• MQ1-13
  Lady Guinevere

  

• S170-4
  Retro Pink

  

• MQ1-18
  Pressed Blossoms

  

• MQ1-50
  Art Deco Pink

  

• S170-3
  Castilian Pink

  

Darker shades

S160-4
Portuguese Dawn

• PPU2-12
  Terra Cotta Urn

  

• PPU2-15
  Cajun Red

  

• MQ1-22
  Scene Stealer

  

• PPU2-10
  Heirloom

  

• S160-6
  Red Potato

  

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 Portuguese Dawn with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.

S160-4
Portuguese Dawn

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

LRV of Portuguese Dawn

Portuguese Dawn has an LRV of 34.21% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c48f85
RGB Decimal	196, 143, 133
RGB Percent	76.86%, 56.08%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 10° Saturation: 32.14% Value: 76.86%
HSL	hsl(10, 35, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.04 Yellow: 32.14 Key: 23.14
YIQ	Y: 157.707 I: 34.796 Q: 8.099
XYZ	X: 36.822 Y: 33.076 Z: 26.629
CIE Lab	L:64.223 a:18.708 b:13.243
CIE Luv	L:64.223 u:35.475 v:14.53
Decimal	12881797
Hunter Lab	57.512, 13.637, 12.806