Behr Sanderling S220-3

What are Behr Sanderling undertones?

The undertone of Sanderling 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sanderling S220-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 25° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S220-3 Sanderling HSL code: 25, 31%, 69%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Sanderling

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sanderling:

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

S220-3
Sanderling

• N150-1
  Mocha Ice

  

• N190-3
  Windrift Beige

  

• MQ2-32
  Mink Haze

  

• PPU2-06
  Wisp Of Mauve

  

• N230-1
  Castle Beige

  

Darker shades

S220-3
Sanderling

• S230-6
  Burnt Toffee

  

• S240-6
  Ranch Brown

  

• S270-7
  Antique Penny

  

• MQ2-02
  Syrup

  

• S240-5
  Poncho

  

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 Sanderling with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

S220-3
Sanderling

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Sanderling

Sanderling has an LRV of 44.19% 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	#c8ab96
RGB Decimal	200, 171, 150
RGB Percent	78.43%, 67.06%, 58.82%
HSV	Hue: 25° Saturation: 25.0% Value: 78.43%
HSL	hsl(25, 31, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.5 Yellow: 25.0 Key: 21.57
YIQ	Y: 177.277 I: 24.029 Q: -0.401
XYZ	X: 43.887 Y: 43.609 Z: 34.951
CIE Lab	L:71.966 a:7.294 b:14.725
CIE Luv	L:71.966 u:19.47 v:19.185
Decimal	13151126
Hunter Lab	66.037, 3.064, 14.845