What are Behr Tostada undertones?
Tostada 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:
#E3C19C
RGB code:
227, 193, 156
Is Behr Tostada S270-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 31° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
S270-3 Tostada HSL code: 31, 56%, 75%
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 Tostada
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Tostada:
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
S270-3
Tostada
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 Tostada with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Behr South Pacific and Jean Jacket Blue.
LRV of Tostada
Tostada has an LRV of 57.01% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 57.01%, 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 | #e3c19c |  |
| RGB Decimal | 227, 193, 156 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.02%, 75.69%, 61.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 31.28% Value: 89.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 56, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.98 Yellow: 31.28 Key: 10.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 198.948 I: 32.15 Q: -4.322 | |
| XYZ | X: 56.75 Y: 56.873 Z: 39.432 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.108 a:6.769 b:23.146 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.108 u:23.895 v:30.734 | |
| Decimal | 14926236 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.414, 2.347, 21.789 | |
Behr S270-3 Tostada
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Color equivalents
1144
Tucson Tan
Benjamin Moore
S250-3
Honey Nougat
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SW 7687
August Moon
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S290-3
Slender Reed
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AF-195
Terra Bella
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1109
Monarch Gold
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1116
Sepia Tan
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M250-3
Apple Turnover
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CSP-1085
Face Powder
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PPU4-14
Renoir Bisque
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S250-2
Almond Biscuit
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PPU4-15
Jasper Cane
Behr
SW 6387
Compatible Cream
Sherwin Williams
1137
Sycamore
Benjamin Moore
116
Crestwood Tan
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S260-3
Dusty Gold
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N280-3
Louvre
Behr
SW 6128
Blonde
Sherwin Williams
HDC-CT-04
Chic Peach
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SW 9023
Dakota Wheat
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