Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5
| Code: | S540-5 |
| Name: | Velvet Curtain |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Velvet Curtain?
Elevate your space with the striking allure of Behr Velvet Curtain (S540-5). This rich and luxurious hue brings a sense of drama and sophistication to any room it graces. Ideal for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices, Velvet Curtain (S540-5) adds a touch of elegance and warmth. Pair it with neutral tones for a refined look or with metallic accents for a touch of glamour. Let Behr's Velvet Curtain (S540-5) envelop your space in opulent beauty and timeless charm.
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What are Behr Velvet Curtain undertones?
Velvet Curtain has a clear 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:
#7E85A3
RGB code:
126, 133, 163
Is Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 229°, this dark purple reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S540-5 Velvet Curtain HSL code: 229, 17%, 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 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:
| 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 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
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 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.
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?
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 24.15%, 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 | #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 | |
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