What is the HEX code for Behr Verdant Forest?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Verdant Forest undertone is #28615d .

What is the RGB code of Behr Verdant Forest?

RGB code is 40, 97, 93 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05

Q: Is Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05 cool or warm?

Behr MQ6-05 Verdant Forest is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Verdant Forest undertones?

Blue is Behr Verdant Forest undertone color.

Code:	MQ6-05
Name:	Verdant Forest
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Verdant Forest?

Elevate your space with Behr Verdant Forest, a deep, luscious hue that exudes sophistication and tranquility. MQ6-05's rich green tones bring a sense of the great outdoors into your interior, creating a sanctuary of calm and rejuvenation. Perfect for bedrooms, home offices, or libraries, this color evokes a feeling of lush forests and peaceful serenity. Let MQ6-05 transform your space into a haven of natural beauty and timeless elegance.

Behr Verdant Forest reviews

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What are Behr Verdant Forest undertones?

The undertone of Verdant Forest 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#28615D

RGB code:

40, 97, 93

Is Behr Verdant Forest MQ6-05 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 176° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ6-05 Verdant Forest HSL code: 176, 42%, 27%

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
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.

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 Verdant Forest

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 blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Verdant Forest:

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

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Verdant Forest

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 Verdant Forest with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 356, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

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LRV of Verdant Forest

Verdant Forest has an LRV of 8.21% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why 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 8.21%, 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	#28615d
RGB Decimal	40, 97, 93
RGB Percent	15.69%, 38.04%, 36.47%
HSV	Hue: 176° Saturation: 58.76% Value: 38.04%
HSL	hsl(176, 42, 27)
CMYK	Cyan: 58.76 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.12 Key: 61.96
YIQ	Y: 79.501 I: -32.681 Q: -13.302
XYZ	X: 7.125 Y: 9.79 Z: 11.867
CIE Lab	L:37.463 a:-19.625 b:-3.356
CIE Luv	L:37.463 u:-23.141 v:-1.734
Decimal	2646365
Hunter Lab	31.289, -14.112, -0.585