Behr Venom P340-7

Code:P340-7
Name:Venom
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Venom?

Venom (P340-7) by Behr is a deep and dramatic color that adds a touch of mystery and sophistication to any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like ivory and taupe for a balanced and elegant look. For a bolder statement, consider combining Venom with metallic accents in gold or silver to create a luxe and modern feel. Incorporating touches of deep emerald green or navy blue can further enhance the drama of Venom while maintaining a sense of richness and depth in the overall color scheme.

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What are Behr Venom undertones?

The undertone of Venom can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#A9A52A

RGB code:

169, 165, 42

Is Behr Venom P340-7 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 58° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P340-7 Venom HSL code: 58, 60%, 41%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
  • Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Venom

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Venom:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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 Venom with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Behr So Blue-Berry and Wisteria Blue.

LRV of Venom

Venom has an LRV of 31.65% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 31.65%, 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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HEX#a9a52aCopy color code
RGB Decimal169, 165, 42Copy color code
RGB Percent66.27%, 64.71%, 16.47%Copy color code
HSVHue: 58° Saturation: 75.15% Value: 66.27%Copy color code
HSLhsl(58, 60, 41)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.37 Yellow: 75.15 Key: 33.73Copy color code
YIQY: 152.174 I: 41.909 Q: -37.431Copy color code
XYZX: 30.236 Y: 35.514 Z: 7.452Copy color code
CIE LabL:66.147 a:-12.756 b:59.823Copy color code
CIE LuvL:66.147 u:7.567 v:66.858Copy color code
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Hunter Lab59.593, -13.721, 34.301Copy color code
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