Behr Sophisticated Lilac M110-6

What are Behr Sophisticated Lilac undertones?

The undertone of Sophisticated Lilac 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sophisticated Lilac M110-6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 320° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M110-6 Sophisticated Lilac HSL code: 320, 16%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Sophisticated Lilac

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 dark pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sophisticated Lilac:

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

M110-6
Sophisticated Lilac

• S110-5
  Garden Plum

  

• S110-4
  Highland Thistle

  

• M110-5
  Amazonian Orchid

  

• M110-4
  Cherished

  

Darker shades

M110-6
Sophisticated Lilac

• PPU17-03
  Vixen

  

• M110-7
  Euphoric Magenta

  

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 Sophisticated Lilac with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 140, such as Behr Greener Pastures and Mountain Falls.

M110-6
Sophisticated Lilac

• S410-6
  Greener Pastures

  

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S430-6
  Forest Edge

  

• S410-5
  Track Green

  

• BL-W05
  Dusting Powder

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

LRV of Sophisticated Lilac

Sophisticated Lilac has an LRV of 20.09% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#956c87
RGB Decimal	149, 108, 135
RGB Percent	58.43%, 42.35%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 320° Saturation: 27.52% Value: 58.43%
HSL	hsl(320, 16, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.52 Yellow: 9.4 Key: 41.57
YIQ	Y: 123.337 I: 15.756 Q: 17.075
XYZ	X: 22.13 Y: 18.865 Z: 25.391
CIE Lab	L:50.529 a:20.836 b:-8.398
CIE Luv	L:50.529 u:22.548 v:-15.129
Decimal	9792647
Hunter Lab	43.434, 14.938, -4.257