Behr Spa Blue P500-3

What are Behr Spa Blue undertones?

The undertone of Spa Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Spa Blue P500-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 201° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P500-3 Spa Blue HSL code: 201, 66%, 77%

• 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.
• 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 Spa Blue

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Spa Blue:

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

P500-3
Spa Blue

• P500-2
  Seashore Dreams

  

• P510-1
  Greek Isles

  

• P510-2
  Mediterranean Charm

  

Darker shades

P500-3
Spa Blue

• P500-4
  Life Force

  

• P510-4
  Electra

  

• MQ4-27
  C'Est La Vie

  

• P510-3
  Rhodes

  

• P500-5
  Peaceful River

  

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 Spa Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Behr Leather Clutch and Upper Eastside.

P500-3
Spa Blue

• MQ1-62
  Leather Clutch

  

• MQ1-61
  Upper Eastside

  

• N160-2
  Malted

  

• N160-7
  Brown Velvet

  

• MQ2-42
  Warm Cognac

  

• 250F-4
  Stone Brown

  

• MQ2-41
  Cavern Clay

  

LRV of Spa Blue

Spa Blue has an LRV of 55.79% 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	#9fd1eb
RGB Decimal	159, 209, 235
RGB Percent	62.35%, 81.96%, 92.16%
HSV	Hue: 201° Saturation: 32.34% Value: 92.16%
HSL	hsl(201, 66, 77)
CMYK	Cyan: 32.34 Magenta: 11.06 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 7.84
YIQ	Y: 197.014 I: -38.15 Q: -2.486
XYZ	X: 52.088 Y: 58.967 Z: 87.212
CIE Lab	L:81.274 a:-10.113 b:-18.025
CIE Luv	L:81.274 u:-25.312 v:-26.868
Decimal	10473963
Hunter Lab	76.79, -13.303, -13.584