Behr Wintergreen Dream M430-3
| Code: | M430-3 |
| Name: | Wintergreen Dream |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Wintergreen Dream?
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Behr Wintergreen () Dream M430-3, a soft and refreshing hue that evokes a sense of serenity and calm. This gentle green shade is perfect for bringing a peaceful and natural ambiance to any space, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices. Wintergreen () Dream M430-3 pairs beautifully with light neutrals and earth tones, creating a harmonious and relaxing environment that invites you to unwind and recharge. Whether you're looking to create a cozy retreat or a soothing sanctuary, this soothing color choice is sure to add a touch of understated elegance to your home. Embrace the essence of tranquility and renewal with Behr Wintergreen () Dream M430-3.
Behr Wintergreen Dream reviews
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What are Behr Wintergreen Dream undertones?
The undertone of Wintergreen Dream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#B1CDC2
RGB code:
177, 205, 194
Is Behr Wintergreen Dream M430-3 cool or warm?
With a hue of 156° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
M430-3 Wintergreen Dream HSL code: 156, 22%, 75%
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 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Wintergreen Dream
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Wintergreen Dream:
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
M430-3
Wintergreen Dream
Darker shades
M430-3
Wintergreen Dream
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 Wintergreen Dream with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 336, such as Behr Plum Royale and Garden Plum.
LRV of Wintergreen Dream
Wintergreen Dream has an LRV of 54.76% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 54.76%, 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 | #b1cdc2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 205, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 80.39%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 156° Saturation: 13.66% Value: 80.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 22, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 13.66 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.37 Key: 19.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 195.374 I: -13.15 Q: -9.346 | |
| XYZ | X: 49.697 Y: 56.904 Z: 59.39 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.125 a:-11.523 b:2.323 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.125 u:-14.601 v:5.456 | |
| Decimal | 11652546 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.435, -14.412, 6.125 |
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