Behr Beta Fish M450-7

What are Behr Beta Fish undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Beta Fish M450-7 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 174° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M450-7 Beta Fish HSL code: 174, 30%, 32%

• 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.
• 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.

How light temperature affects Beta Fish

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Beta Fish:

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

M450-7
Beta Fish

• M450-5
  Aqua Rapids

  

• PPU13-05
  Bali Bliss

  

• M450-6
  Bubble Turquoise

  

• P440-5
  Water Park

  

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 Beta Fish with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 354, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

M450-7
Beta Fish

• PPU1-01
  Folklore

  

• N120-7
  Grand Plum

  

• N120-5
  Plumville

  

• N120-6
  Raisin In The Sun

  

• PPU16-07
  Mystic Fairy

  

• S110-7
  Exotic Eggplant

  

• N120-4
  Roaring Twenties

  

LRV of Beta Fish

Beta Fish has an LRV of 10.84% 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	#3A6B66
RGB Decimal	58, 107, 102
RGB Percent	22.75%, 41.96%, 40.00%
HSV	Hue: 174° Saturation: 45.79% Value: 41.96%
HSL	hsl(174, 30, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 45.79 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.67 Key: 58.04
YIQ	Y: 91.779 I: -27.592 Q: -11.921
XYZ	X: 9.4 Y: 12.374 Z: 14.46
CIE Lab	L:41.804 a:-17.932 b:-2.377
CIE Luv	L:41.804 u:-21.8 v:-0.641
Decimal	3828582
Hunter Lab	35.176, -13.859, 0.251