Behr Summerwood S290-4
| Code: | S290-4 |
| Name: | Summerwood |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Summerwood?
Evoke the warmth of a tranquil retreat with Behr Summerwood (S290-4) paint - a serene hue reminiscent of sun-kissed woodlands. This soft and inviting shade is perfect for creating a cozy haven in bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, where it can infuse a sense of calm and relaxation. Summerwood's natural richness pairs beautifully with earthy tones and light, airy decor, making it a versatile choice for bringing a touch of nature indoors. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, Summerwood can transform any space into a peaceful sanctuary.
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What are Behr Summerwood undertones?
Summerwood has a clear red 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:
#D4B28B
RGB code:
212, 178, 139
Is Behr Summerwood S290-4 cool or warm?
At 32° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
S290-4 Summerwood HSL code: 32, 46%, 69%
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 Summerwood
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Summerwood:
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
S290-4
Summerwood
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 Summerwood with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Summerwood
Summerwood has an LRV of 47.8% 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 47.8%, 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 | #d4b28b | |
| RGB Decimal | 212, 178, 139 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.14%, 69.80%, 54.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 32° Saturation: 34.43% Value: 83.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 46, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.04 Yellow: 34.43 Key: 16.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.72 I: 32.793 Q: -4.945 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.733 Y: 47.704 Z: 31.113 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.638 a:6.751 b:24.541 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.638 u:24.301 v:31.879 | |
| Decimal | 13939339 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.068, 2.491, 21.64 |
