Behr

Canyon Wind

BL-W12

Canyon Wind reads barely warm gray with a green-beige undertone. The undertone keeps it calm in halls or bedrooms with natural light. Against cool white trim, the warmth becomes easier to see.

Against cream, it nearly disappears. Open living areas can use the same quiet base. It is bright enough to bounce light without feeling stark. Cabinets should be tested beside it, since some whites can make the wall look slightly green.

Color Codes

HEX
#e3e5df
RGB Decimal
227, 229, 223
RGB Percent
89.0%, 89.8%, 87.5%
HSL
80.0, 10.3%, 88.6%
HSV
80.0, 2.6%, 89.8%
CMYK
0.9%, 0.0%, 2.6%, 10.2%
YIQ
227.7, 0.7, -2.3
XYZ
73.02, 77.70, 80.96
CIE Lab
90.64, -1.73, 2.67
CIE Luv
90.64, -0.80, 4.38
Hunter Lab
88.15, -1.74, 2.65
Decimal
14935519

Canyon Wind in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Canyon Wind under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Canyon Wind under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

80°

Yellow Family

Lightness

89%

Light

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

89.5
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel