Behr Sunken Pool S440-1

What are Behr Sunken Pool undertones?

The undertones of Sunken Pool can be accurately described as a Green and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sunken Pool S440-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 171° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S440-1 Sunken Pool HSL code: 171, 24%, 83%

• 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 Sunken Pool

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 Sunken Pool:

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

S440-1
Sunken Pool

• PPU12-06
  Lap Pool Blue

  

• M440-3
  Baby Aqua

  

• MQ6-36
  Cascade Green

  

• S440-2
  Malaysian Mist

  

• S440-3
  Aspiring Blue

  

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 Sunken Pool with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 351, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

S440-1
Sunken Pool

• PPU1-01
  Folklore

  

• N120-7
  Grand Plum

  

• N120-5
  Plumville

  

• N120-6
  Raisin In The Sun

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

• S110-7
  Exotic Eggplant

  

• N120-4
  Roaring Twenties

  

LRV of Sunken Pool

Sunken Pool has an LRV of 67.39% 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	#c8ddda
RGB Decimal	200, 221, 218
RGB Percent	78.43%, 86.67%, 85.49%
HSV	Hue: 171° Saturation: 9.5% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(171, 24, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 9.5 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.36 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 214.379 I: -11.55 Q: -5.376
XYZ	X: 62.327 Y: 69.053 Z: 76.356
CIE Lab	L:86.53 a:-7.549 b:-0.911
CIE Luv	L:86.53 u:-11.242 v:-0.079
Decimal	13163994
Hunter Lab	83.098, -11.54, 3.69