Behr Queen'S Violet S110-3

Code:S110-3
Name:Queen'S Violet
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Queen'S Violet?

Immerse your space in the regal charm of Queen's Violet, brought to life with Behr S110-3. This captivating hue blends sophistication with warmth,, creating an ambiance that is both elegant and inviting. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices, Queen's Violet adds a touch of luxury and serenity to any room. Pair it with light, neutral tones for a harmonious contrast, or with metallic accents for a touch of glamour. Let Behr S110-3 reign supreme in your home and transform your space into a sanctuary fit for royalty.

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What are Behr Queen'S Violet undertones?

Queen'S Violet has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#CDB9C4

RGB code:

205, 185, 196

Is Behr Queen'S Violet S110-3 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 327°, this Purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

S110-3 Queen'S Violet HSL code: 327, 17%, 76%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Queen'S Violet

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Queen'S Violet:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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Complementary color scheme

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 Queen'S Violet with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 147, such as Behr Mountain Falls and Congo.

LRV of Queen'S Violet

Queen'S Violet has an LRV of 52.83% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 52.83%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#cdb9c4Copy color code
RGB Decimal205, 185, 196Copy color code
RGB Percent80.39%, 72.55%, 76.86%Copy color code
HSVHue: 327° Saturation: 9.76% Value: 80.39%Copy color code
HSLhsl(327, 17, 76)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.76 Yellow: 4.39 Key: 19.61Copy color code
YIQY: 192.234 I: 8.383 Q: 7.654Copy color code
XYZX: 52.488 Y: 51.663 Z: 59.417Copy color code
CIE LabL:77.079 a:9.01 b:-2.954Copy color code
CIE LuvL:77.079 u:10.946 v:-6.008Copy color code
Decimal13482436Copy color code
Hunter Lab71.877, 4.563, 1.302Copy color code
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