Behr River Veil MQ3-50

What are Behr River Veil undertones?

The undertone of River Veil can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 River Veil MQ3-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 163° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-50 River Veil HSL code: 163, 10%, 86%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects River Veil

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr River Veil:

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

MQ3-50
River Veil

• PPU26-14
  Drizzle

  

• BL-W02
  Ice Sculpture

  

• N440-1
  Streetwise

  

Darker shades

MQ3-50
River Veil

• PPU12-13
  Urban Mist

  

• N430-3
  Garden Vista

  

• PPU12-10
  Misty Morn

  

• PPU12-09
  Frozen Pond

  

• S430-3
  Garden Twilight

  

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 River Veil with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 343, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

MQ3-50
River Veil

• S110-6
  Plum Royale

  

• PPU1-01
  Folklore

  

• N120-7
  Grand Plum

  

• N120-5
  Plumville

  

• N120-6
  Raisin In The Sun

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

• S110-7
  Exotic Eggplant

  

LRV of River Veil

River Veil has an LRV of 72.69% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d9e0de
RGB Decimal	217, 224, 222
RGB Percent	85.10%, 87.84%, 87.06%
HSV	Hue: 163° Saturation: 3.13% Value: 87.84%
HSL	hsl(163, 10, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.13 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.89 Key: 12.16
YIQ	Y: 221.679 I: -3.529 Q: -2.103
XYZ	X: 68.452 Y: 73.337 Z: 79.637
CIE Lab	L:88.608 a:-2.716 b:0.162
CIE Luv	L:88.608 u:-3.792 v:0.727
Decimal	14278878
Hunter Lab	85.637, -7.184, 4.81