Behr Tart Orange HDC-MD-27

Code:HDC-MD-27
Name:Tart Orange
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Tart Orange?

Bring a burst of warmth and vibrancy to any room with Behr HDC-MD-27 Tart Orange. This rich and inviting hue adds a playful touch to your space, making it feel energized and lively. Pair Tart Orange with crisp white accents and soft dove grey tones to create a modern and sophisticated look. Deep navy blues or emerald greens can also complement Tart Orange beautifully, adding a touch of contrast and depth to your color palette. This bold and cheerful shade is sure to infuse your home with a lively charm that welcomes positivity and creativity.

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What are Behr Tart Orange undertones?

Tart Orange 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:

#EA7739

RGB code:

234, 119, 57

Is Behr Tart Orange HDC-MD-27 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 21° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

HDC-MD-27 Tart Orange HSL code: 21, 81%, 57%

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 Tart Orange

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Tart Orange:

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.

Lighter shades

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 Tart Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Behr Snowmelt and Adonis.

LRV of Tart Orange

Tart Orange has an LRV of 29.06% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 29.06%, 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#ea7739Copy color code
RGB Decimal234, 119, 57Copy color code
RGB Percent91.76%, 46.67%, 22.35%Copy color code
HSVHue: 21° Saturation: 75.64% Value: 91.76%Copy color code
HSLhsl(21, 81, 57)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 49.15 Yellow: 75.64 Key: 8.24Copy color code
YIQY: 146.317 I: 88.452 Q: 5.032Copy color code
XYZX: 41.271 Y: 30.986 Z: 7.677Copy color code
CIE LabL:62.496 a:40.275 b:52.712Copy color code
CIE LuvL:62.496 u:92.755 v:47.727Copy color code
Decimal15365945Copy color code
Hunter Lab55.665, 34.926, 30.788Copy color code
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