Behr Sparkling Brook M420-1

What are Behr Sparkling Brook undertones?

The undertone of Sparkling Brook can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sparkling Brook M420-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 143° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M420-1 Sparkling Brook HSL code: 143, 35%, 90%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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.
• 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 Sparkling Brook

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sparkling Brook:

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

M420-1
Sparkling Brook

• P410-3
  Shanghai Jade

  

• M420-2
  Green Aqua

  

• MQ4-18
  Free Spirit

  

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 Sparkling Brook with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 323, such as Behr Plum Royale and Garden Plum.

M420-1
Sparkling Brook

• S110-6
  Plum Royale

  

• S110-5
  Garden Plum

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

• S110-7
  Exotic Eggplant

  

• PPU17-02
  Oriental Eggplant

  

• S110-4
  Highland Thistle

  

• S120-6
  Full Glass

  

LRV of Sparkling Brook

Sparkling Brook has an LRV of 80.13% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dceee3
RGB Decimal	220, 238, 227
RGB Percent	86.27%, 93.33%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 143° Saturation: 7.56% Value: 93.33%
HSL	hsl(143, 35, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.56 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.62 Key: 6.67
YIQ	Y: 231.364 I: -7.191 Q: -7.231
XYZ	X: 73.951 Y: 81.91 Z: 84.566
CIE Lab	L:92.535 a:-7.95 b:3.288
CIE Luv	L:92.535 u:-9.348 v:6.43
Decimal	14479075
Hunter Lab	90.504, -12.53, 7.953