Behr Privileged Elite MQ5-53

What are Behr Privileged Elite undertones?

The undertone of Privileged Elite can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Privileged Elite MQ5-53 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 211° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ5-53 Privileged Elite HSL code: 211, 25%, 47%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• 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 Privileged Elite

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 blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Privileged Elite:

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

MQ5-53
Privileged Elite

• S520-5
  Thundercloud

  

• PPU15-09
  Hilo Bay

  

• S530-5
  Brisk Blue

  

• MQ5-52
  Lead Cast

  

• S510-3
  Ombre Blue

  

Darker shades

MQ5-53
Privileged Elite

• MQ5-54
  Compass Blue

  

• M510-7
  Inked

  

• S500-7
  Infinite Deep Sea

  

• PPU14-18
  Laguna Blue

  

• PPU14-01
  Arrowhead Lake

  

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 Privileged Elite with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 31, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

MQ5-53
Privileged Elite

• HDC-AC-07
  Oak Creek

  

• N140-2
  Chicago Fog

  

• N140-1
  White City

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

LRV of Privileged Elite

Privileged Elite has an LRV of 16.63% 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	#597695
RGB Decimal	89, 118, 149
RGB Percent	34.90%, 46.27%, 58.43%
HSV	Hue: 211° Saturation: 40.27% Value: 58.43%
HSL	hsl(211, 25, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 40.27 Magenta: 20.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.57
YIQ	Y: 112.863 I: -27.243 Q: 3.513
XYZ	X: 16.021 Y: 17.25 Z: 30.911
CIE Lab	L:48.573 a:-2.135 b:-20.113
CIE Luv	L:48.573 u:-14.815 v:-28.98
Decimal	5863061
Hunter Lab	41.533, -3.827, -15.054