Behr Speedboat M490-3
| Code: | M490-3 |
| Name: | Speedboat |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Speedboat?
Elevate your space with the serene charm of Behr's Speedboat (M490-3) paint color. This soft, sophisticated hue exudes a sense of calm and tranquility, perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere in any room. Pair Speedboat with crisp whites for a fresh and modern look, or combine it with accents in Cool Ash (N390-4) for a contemporary touch. For a touch of warmth, consider incorporating hints of Cozy Cottage (S370-1) or Rustic Taupe (N220-2) to complement Speedboat's understated elegance. Discover endless possibilities with this versatile and timeless color choice.
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What are Behr Speedboat undertones?
The undertone of Speedboat 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#90BFD4
RGB code:
144, 191, 212
Is Behr Speedboat M490-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 199° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
M490-3 Speedboat HSL code: 199, 44%, 70%
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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Speedboat
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Speedboat:
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
M490-3
Speedboat
Darker shades
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 Speedboat with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Speedboat
Speedboat has an LRV of 45.33% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 45.33%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #90bfd4 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 144, 191, 212 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.47%, 74.90%, 83.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 199° Saturation: 32.08% Value: 83.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 44, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 32.08 Magenta: 9.91 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 179.341 I: -34.756 Q: -3.407 | |
| XYZ | X: 42.011 Y: 47.942 Z: 69.31 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.788 a:-10.457 b:-15.513 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.788 u:-23.753 v:-22.446 | |
| Decimal | 9486292 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.24, -12.866, -10.881 | |
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