Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04
| Code: | HDC-MD-04 |
| Name: | Totally Black |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Totally Black?
Elevate your space with the bold and sophisticated allure of Behr Totally Black (HDC-MD-04). This timeless shade of black exudes glamour and mystery, making a dramatic statement in any room it graces. Whether used in a sleek modern living room, a luxurious bedroom retreat, or a moody home office, Totally Black adds depth and elegance to the space. Pair it with metallic accents and rich textures for a lavish aesthetic, or with crisp white furnishings for a striking contrast that showcases its depth. Let Totally Black (HDC-MD-04) be the luxurious backdrop that transforms your room into a sanctuary of style and sophistication.
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What are Behr Totally Black undertones?
Totally Black has a blue 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:
#3F4041
RGB code:
63, 64, 65
Is Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 210°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
HDC-MD-04 Totally Black HSL code: 210, 2%, 25%
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 Totally Black
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Totally Black:
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
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 Totally Black with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.
LRV of Totally Black
Totally Black has an LRV of 5.7% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 5.7%, 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 | #3f4041 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 63, 64, 65 | |
| RGB Percent | 24.71%, 25.10%, 25.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 210° Saturation: 3.08% Value: 25.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 2, 25) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.08 Magenta: 1.54 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 74.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 63.815 I: -0.917 Q: 0.1 | |
| XYZ | X: 4.837 Y: 5.105 Z: 5.73 | |
| CIE Lab | L:27.032 a:-0.193 b:-0.755 | |
| CIE Luv | L:27.032 u:-0.568 v:-0.833 | |
| Decimal | 4145217 | |
| Hunter Lab | 22.595, -1.326, 0.78 | |
Behr HDC-MD-04 Totally Black
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