Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59

What are Behr Purple Gladiola undertones?

The undertone of Purple Gladiola 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Purple Gladiola MQ4-59 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 272° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ4-59 Purple Gladiola HSL code: 272, 32%, 75%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Purple Gladiola

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 Purple Gladiola:

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

MQ4-59
Purple Gladiola

• P570-1
  Teary Eyed

  

• P570-2
  Confetti

  

Darker shades

MQ4-59
Purple Gladiola

• P570-3
  Flower Girl

  

• P570-4
  Classic Bouquet

  

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 Purple Gladiola with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 92, such as Behr Summer Green and Shy Green.

MQ4-59
Purple Gladiola

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• MQ3-48
  Shy Green

  

• N410-2
  Brook Green

  

• BL-W08
  Frothy Surf

  

• 57
  Frost

  

• MQ3-45
  Looking Glass

  

• N390-3
  Jojoba

  

LRV of Purple Gladiola

Purple Gladiola has an LRV of 46.96% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c1abd4
RGB Decimal	193, 171, 212
RGB Percent	75.69%, 67.06%, 83.14%
HSV	Hue: 272° Saturation: 19.34% Value: 83.14%
HSL	hsl(272, 32, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.96 Magenta: 19.34 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.86
YIQ	Y: 182.252 I: -0.065 Q: 17.413
XYZ	X: 48.436 Y: 45.217 Z: 68.446
CIE Lab	L:73.034 a:15.604 b:-17.819
CIE Luv	L:73.034 u:9.526 v:-30.102
Decimal	12692436
Hunter Lab	67.243, 10.898, -13.28