Behr Sweetheart P140-2

Code:P140-2
Name:Sweetheart
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Sweetheart?

Transform your space with a touch of Behr Sweetheart (P140-2), a soft and subtle pink hue that exudes charm and elegance. This delicate color can bring a warm and inviting atmosphere to any room. Sweetheart pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft greys, and serene blues for a soothing and sophisticated look. Infuse your space with a timeless appeal by incorporating Behr Sweetheart (P140-2) into your home décor palette.

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What are Behr Sweetheart undertones?

Sweetheart 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:

#F0C7CF

RGB code:

240, 199, 207

Is Behr Sweetheart P140-2 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 348° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.

P140-2 Sweetheart HSL code: 348, 58%, 86%

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 Sweetheart

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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sweetheart:

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 Sweetheart with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 168, such as Behr Moon Glass and Dark Jade.

LRV of Sweetheart

Sweetheart has an LRV of 65.84% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 65.84%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#f0c7cfCopy color code
RGB Decimal240, 199, 207Copy color code
RGB Percent94.12%, 78.04%, 81.18%Copy color code
HSVHue: 348° Saturation: 17.08% Value: 94.12%Copy color code
HSLhsl(348, 58, 86)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.08 Yellow: 13.75 Key: 5.88Copy color code
YIQY: 212.171 I: 21.861 Q: 11.163Copy color code
XYZX: 67.62 Y: 63.879 Z: 67.783Copy color code
CIE LabL:83.903 a:15.741 b:1.474Copy color code
CIE LuvL:83.903 u:24.229 v:-0.662Copy color code
Decimal15779791Copy color code
Hunter Lab79.924, 11.152, 5.664Copy color code
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