Behr

Cordite

HDC-MD-28

Color Codes

HEX
#616665
RGB Decimal
97, 102, 101
RGB Percent
38.0%, 40.0%, 39.6%
HSL
168.0, 2.5%, 39.0%
HSV
168.0, 4.9%, 40.0%
CMYK
4.9%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 60.0%
YIQ
100.4, -2.7, -1.4
XYZ
12.03, 12.98, 14.18
CIE Lab
42.74, -2.14, -0.11
CIE Luv
42.74, -2.69, 0.18
Hunter Lab
36.03, -1.59, -0.08
Decimal
6383205

Cordite 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 Cordite under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Cordite under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

168°

Cyan Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

3%

Near Neutral

LRV

39.6
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

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel