Behr Tealish S440-6

What are Behr Tealish undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Tealish S440-6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 178° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S440-6 Tealish HSL code: 178, 18%, 38%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Tealish

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Tealish:

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

S440-6
Tealish

• PPU12-3
  Dragonfly

  

• PPU13-06
  Polaris Blue

  

• PPU13-08
  Venus Teal

  

• MQ6-07
  Schooner

  

• S440-5
  Tasmanian Sea

  

Darker shades

S440-6
Tealish

• PPU12-02
  Sequoia Lake

  

• PPU12-01
  Abysse

  

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 Tealish with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 358, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

S440-6
Tealish

• PPU1-01
  Folklore

  

• N120-7
  Grand Plum

  

• N120-5
  Plumville

  

• N120-6
  Raisin In The Sun

  

• N120-4
  Roaring Twenties

  

• HDC-CL-07
  Dark Berry

  

• S120-6
  Full Glass

  

LRV of Tealish

Tealish has an LRV of 13.84% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#4f7271
RGB Decimal	79, 114, 113
RGB Percent	30.98%, 44.71%, 44.31%
HSV	Hue: 178° Saturation: 30.7% Value: 44.71%
HSL	hsl(178, 18, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 30.7 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.88 Key: 55.29
YIQ	Y: 103.421 I: -20.535 Q: -7.715
XYZ	X: 12.221 Y: 14.889 Z: 17.848
CIE Lab	L:45.481 a:-12.64 b:-3.454
CIE Luv	L:45.481 u:-16.994 v:-2.856
Decimal	5206641
Hunter Lab	38.586, -10.989, -0.415