Behr Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22

Code:HDC-CL-22
Name:Sophisticated Teal
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Sophisticated Teal?

Behr HDC-CL-22 Sophisticated Teal is a rich and elegant hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. This deep, calming shade pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like HDC-NT-02 White Mocha and HDC-AC-20 Pineapple Delight for a modern and inviting look. Incorporate accents in HDC-CL-18 Harbor Gray or HDC-AC-24 Champagne Mist to enhance the luxurious feel of Sophisticated Teal. Whether used as a statement wall color or throughout a space, this versatile shade brings a sense of refined style to interior design schemes. Elevate your space with Behr's Sophisticated Teal to create a chic and harmonious atmosphere.

Sophisticated Teal for bedroom

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Sophisticated Teal for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space

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Behr Sophisticated Teal reviews

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What are Behr Sophisticated Teal undertones?

The undertone of Sophisticated Teal 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#537175

RGB code:

83, 113, 117

Is Behr Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 187° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-CL-22 Sophisticated Teal HSL code: 187, 17%, 39%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • 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.
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Sophisticated Teal

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sophisticated Teal:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Teal with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 7, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

LRV of Sophisticated Teal

Sophisticated Teal has an LRV of 14.14% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 14.14%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#537175Copy color code
RGB Decimal83, 113, 117Copy color code
RGB Percent32.55%, 44.31%, 45.88%Copy color code
HSVHue: 187° Saturation: 29.06% Value: 45.88%Copy color code
HSLhsl(187, 17, 39)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 29.06 Magenta: 3.42 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 54.12Copy color code
YIQY: 104.486 I: -19.162 Q: -5.101Copy color code
XYZX: 12.682 Y: 14.933 Z: 19.039Copy color code
CIE LabL:45.542 a:-9.771 b:-5.731Copy color code
CIE LuvL:45.542 u:-14.904 v:-6.443Copy color code
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Hunter Lab38.643, -9.045, -2.161Copy color code
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