Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5

What are Behr Velvet Curtain undertones?

The undertone of Velvet Curtain 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Velvet Curtain S540-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 229° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S540-5 Velvet Curtain HSL code: 229, 17%, 57%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• 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 Velvet Curtain

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Velvet Curtain:

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

S540-5
Velvet Curtain

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• S550-3
  Chivalrous

  

• S550-2
  Powder Lilac

  

• S560-4
  Monarchy

  

• S560-3
  Noble Purple

  

Darker shades

S540-5
Velvet Curtain

• S540-7
  Bossa Nova

  

• S540-6
  Dangerously Elegant

  

• M530-7
  Elegant Navy

  

• PPU15-18
  Vintage Velvet

  

• S560-5
  Royal Fortune

  

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 Velvet Curtain with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 49, such as Behr Rustic Taupe and Potting Soil.

S540-5
Velvet Curtain

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

• HDC-CT-20
  Greywood

  

• HDC-NT-05
  Aged Olive

  

• PPU8-20
  Dusty Olive

  

• PPU8-21
  Mossy Bank

  

LRV of Velvet Curtain

Velvet Curtain has an LRV of 24.15% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7e85a3
RGB Decimal	126, 133, 163
RGB Percent	49.41%, 52.16%, 63.92%
HSV	Hue: 229° Saturation: 22.7% Value: 63.92%
HSL	hsl(229, 17, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 22.7 Magenta: 18.4 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.08
YIQ	Y: 134.327 I: -13.812 Q: 7.855
XYZ	X: 23.6 Y: 23.854 Z: 38.001
CIE Lab	L:55.942 a:4.172 b:-16.776
CIE Luv	L:55.942 u:-5.303 v:-25.445
Decimal	8291747
Hunter Lab	48.841, 0.781, -11.943