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 (2 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Behr Sophisticated Teal bedroom interior
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Behr Sophisticated Teal bedroom color paint
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Sophisticated Teal for living room (2 photos)

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

Behr Sophisticated Teal living room color review
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Behr Sophisticated Teal living room color
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Behr Sophisticated Teal reviews (10 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Behr HDC-CL-22 painted furniture color review
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Behr Sophisticated Teal painted furniture color
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What are Behr Sophisticated Teal undertones?

Sophisticated Teal has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

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°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

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.

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.

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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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