Behr Smoked Tan HDC-NT-14

What are Behr Smoked Tan undertones?

The undertone of Smoked Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Smoked Tan HDC-NT-14 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-NT-14 Smoked Tan HSL code: 37, 14%, 63%

• 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 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 Smoked Tan

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 Smoked Tan:

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

HDC-NT-14
Smoked Tan

• PPU26-10
  Chic Gray

  

• MQ6-23
  Pumice

  

• PPU18-12
  Graceful Gray

  

• MQ2-55
  Park Avenue

  

• HDC-CT-21
  Grey Mist

  

Darker shades

HDC-NT-14
Smoked Tan

• PPU7-23
  Rolling Pebble

  

• N320-6
  Arrowhead

  

• PPU7-24
  Native Soil

  

• N310-5
  Weathered Fossil

  

• MQ6-29
  Lost Canyon

  

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 Smoked Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Behr Shaved Ice and Adirondack Blue.

HDC-NT-14
Smoked Tan

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

LRV of Smoked Tan

Smoked Tan has an LRV of 37.84% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#aea494
RGB Decimal	174, 164, 148
RGB Percent	68.24%, 64.31%, 58.04%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 14.94% Value: 68.24%
HSL	hsl(37, 14, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.75 Yellow: 14.94 Key: 31.76
YIQ	Y: 165.166 I: 11.101 Q: -2.864
XYZ	X: 36.076 Y: 37.688 Z: 33.383
CIE Lab	L:67.79 a:0.851 b:9.605
CIE Luv	L:67.79 u:6.919 v:13.358
Decimal	11445396
Hunter Lab	61.391, -2.541, 10.733