Behr Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A

What are Behr Welded Iron undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-AC-17A Welded Iron HSL code: 60, 1%, 43%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Welded Iron

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Welded Iron:

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

HDC-AC-17A
Welded Iron

• N520-5
  Iron Mountain

  

• N520-4
  Cool Ashes

  

• MQ2-61
  Magnet

  

• 780F-5
  Anonymous

  

• PPU26-06
  Elemental Gray

  

Darker shades

HDC-AC-17A
Welded Iron

• BLACK
  Black

  

• N520-6
  Asphalt Gray

  

• MQ6-19
  Naturalism

  

• N380-6
  Bonsai Trunk

  

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 Welded Iron with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.

HDC-AC-17A
Welded Iron

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

• S550-1
  Blueberry Whip

  

• S550-3
  Chivalrous

  

• PPU15-19
  Black Sapphire

  

LRV of Welded Iron

Welded Iron has an LRV of 15.98% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6f6f6d
RGB Decimal	111, 111, 109
RGB Percent	43.53%, 43.53%, 42.75%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 1.8% Value: 43.53%
HSL	hsl(60, 1, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.8 Key: 56.47
YIQ	Y: 110.772 I: 0.643 Q: -0.622
XYZ	X: 15.0 Y: 15.853 Z: 16.733
CIE Lab	L:46.78 a:-0.406 b:1.113
CIE Luv	L:46.78 u:0.111 v:1.55
Decimal	7303021
Hunter Lab	39.815, -2.43, 2.952