Behr Whipped Mint MQ3-20

What are Behr Whipped Mint undertones?

The undertone of Whipped Mint can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Whipped Mint MQ3-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 161° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ3-20 Whipped Mint HSL code: 161, 24%, 82%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Whipped Mint

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Whipped Mint:

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

MQ3-20
Whipped Mint

• PPU13-17
  Fresh Day

  

• BL-W01
  Calm

  

• MQ3-51
  Crystalline Falls

  

• M430-2
  Ice Rink

  

• M440-1
  Rio Sky

  

Darker shades

MQ3-20
Whipped Mint

• PPU12-07
  Spring Stream

  

• MQ6-37
  Mild Evergreen

  

• M440-3
  Baby Aqua

  

• M440-2
  Serene Breeze

  

• MQ6-36
  Cascade Green

  

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 Whipped Mint with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 341, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

MQ3-20
Whipped Mint

• S110-6
  Plum Royale

  

• PPU1-01
  Folklore

  

• N120-7
  Grand Plum

  

• N120-5
  Plumville

  

• N120-6
  Raisin In The Sun

  

• S110-5
  Garden Plum

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

LRV of Whipped Mint

Whipped Mint has an LRV of 69% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C7DDD6
RGB Decimal	199, 221, 214
RGB Percent	78.04%, 86.67%, 83.92%
HSV	Hue: 161° Saturation: 9.95% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(161, 24, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 9.95 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.17 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 213.624 I: -10.86 Q: -6.832
XYZ	X: 61.544 Y: 68.709 Z: 73.62
CIE Lab	L:86.36 a:-8.641 b:0.943
CIE Luv	L:86.36 u:-11.626 v:2.939
Decimal	13098454
Hunter Lab	82.891, -12.529, 5.365