Behr Even Better Beige DC-010

What are Behr Even Better Beige undertones?

The undertone of Even Better Beige can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Even Better Beige DC-010 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 37° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

DC-010 Even Better Beige HSL code: 37, 23%, 78%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Even Better Beige

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Even Better Beige:

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

DC-010
Even Better Beige

• N200-1
  Moth Gray

  

• PPU18-08
  Painter'S White

  

• HDC-CT-17
  Pale Starlet

  

• MQ3-32
  Cameo White

  

• N320-1
  Campfire Ash

  

Darker shades

DC-010
Even Better Beige

• HDC-NT-09
  Basic Khaki

  

• PPU8-07
  Chamois Tan

  

• MQ2-51
  Pasha Brown

  

• HDC-AC-10
  Bungalow Beige

  

• MQ2-24
  Golden Olive

  

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 Even Better Beige with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Behr Shaved Ice and Adirondack Blue.

DC-010
Even Better Beige

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

LRV of Even Better Beige

Even Better Beige has an LRV of 60% 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	#D4CABA
RGB Decimal	212, 202, 186
RGB Percent	83.14%, 79.22%, 72.94%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 12.26% Value: 83.14%
HSL	hsl(37, 23, 78)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.72 Yellow: 12.26 Key: 16.86
YIQ	Y: 203.166 I: 11.101 Q: -2.864
XYZ	X: 57.133 Y: 59.784 Z: 54.971
CIE Lab	L:81.721 a:0.766 b:9.231
CIE Luv	L:81.721 u:6.826 v:13.369
Decimal	13945530
Hunter Lab	77.32, -3.413, 11.972