Behr Seashore Dreams P500-2

What are Behr Seashore Dreams undertones?

The undertone of Seashore Dreams 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Seashore Dreams P500-2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P500-2 Seashore Dreams HSL code: 200, 64%, 82%

• 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.
• 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 Seashore Dreams

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Seashore Dreams:

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

P500-2
Seashore Dreams

• P510-1
  Greek Isles

  

Darker shades

P500-2
Seashore Dreams

• P500-4
  Life Force

  

• P500-3
  Spa Blue

  

• P510-4
  Electra

  

• P510-2
  Mediterranean Charm

  

• MQ4-27
  C'Est La Vie

  

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 Seashore Dreams with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Behr Peony Blush and Rust.

P500-2
Seashore Dreams

• PPU17-08
  Peony Blush

  

• MQ1-20
  Rust

  

• S170-5
  Smoke Bush Rose

  

• HDC-CT-07A
  Vintage Tea Rose

  

• S190-5
  Cocoa Nutmeg

  

• N150-1
  Mocha Ice

  

• N190-3
  Windrift Beige

  

LRV of Seashore Dreams

Seashore Dreams has an LRV of 64.68% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b5dcef
RGB Decimal	181, 220, 239
RGB Percent	70.98%, 86.27%, 93.73%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 24.27% Value: 93.73%
HSL	hsl(200, 64, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 24.27 Magenta: 7.95 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 6.27
YIQ	Y: 210.505 I: -29.346 Q: -2.337
XYZ	X: 60.224 Y: 67.24 Z: 91.443
CIE Lab	L:85.625 a:-8.588 b:-13.48
CIE Luv	L:85.625 u:-20.581 v:-19.797
Decimal	11918575
Hunter Lab	82.0, -12.403, -8.718