Behr Stardust Evening MQ4-31

Code:MQ4-31
Name:Stardust Evening
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Stardust Evening?

Step into a world of elegance and tranquility with Behr MQ4-31 Stardust Evening. This exquisite shade effortlessly blends a deep, mysterious allure with a touch of cosmic enchantment. Whether adorning a cozy bedroom, a sophisticated living room, or a serene study, this color elevates any space with its captivating presence. Embrace the beauty of Stardust Evening and create a space where relaxation and sophistication harmoniously coexist. Infuse your interiors with a touch of celestial charm using Behr MQ4-31.

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What are Behr Stardust Evening undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

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#B8BFDC

RGB code:

184, 191, 220

Is Behr Stardust Evening MQ4-31 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 228° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ4-31 Stardust Evening HSL code: 228, 34%, 79%

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 purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
  • 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 Stardust Evening

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Stardust Evening:

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 Stardust Evening with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 48, such as Behr Ottertail and Rustic Taupe.

LRV of Stardust Evening

Stardust Evening has an LRV of 52.82% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 52.82%, 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#b8bfdcCopy color code
RGB Decimal184, 191, 220Copy color code
RGB Percent72.16%, 74.90%, 86.27%Copy color code
HSVHue: 228° Saturation: 16.36% Value: 86.27%Copy color code
HSLhsl(228, 34, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 16.36 Magenta: 13.18 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.73Copy color code
YIQY: 192.213 I: -13.49 Q: 7.544Copy color code
XYZX: 51.312 Y: 52.618 Z: 75.144Copy color code
CIE LabL:77.649 a:3.468 b:-15.278Copy color code
CIE LuvL:77.649 u:-5.352 v:-24.327Copy color code
Decimal12107740Copy color code
Hunter Lab72.539, -0.675, -10.642Copy color code
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