Behr So Blue-Berry S540-1

What are Behr So Blue-Berry undertones?

The undertone of So Blue-Berry 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 So Blue-Berry S540-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 224° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S540-1 So Blue-Berry HSL code: 224, 21%, 86%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• 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 So Blue-Berry

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr So Blue-Berry:

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.

Darker shades

S540-1
So Blue-Berry

• PPU15-15
  Sweet Juliet

  

• S540-3
  Meadow Phlox

  

• S540-2
  Violet Vision

  

• PPU16-08
  Hint Of Violet

  

• S540-4
  Vintage Ribbon

  

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 So Blue-Berry with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 44, such as Behr Underground and Ottertail.

S540-1
So Blue-Berry

• N200-7
  Underground

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

• HDC-CT-20
  Greywood

  

• HDC-NT-05
  Aged Olive

  

LRV of So Blue-Berry

So Blue-Berry has an LRV of 68.59% 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	#d4d8e3
RGB Decimal	212, 216, 227
RGB Percent	83.14%, 84.71%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 224° Saturation: 6.61% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(224, 21, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.61 Magenta: 4.85 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 216.058 I: -5.918 Q: 2.577
XYZ	X: 65.569 Y: 68.654 Z: 82.45
CIE Lab	L:86.333 a:0.708 b:-5.859
CIE Luv	L:86.333 u:-2.818 v:-9.162
Decimal	13949155
Hunter Lab	82.858, -3.748, -0.997