Behr

Gem Silica

P420-4A

Color Codes

HEX
#73c4a4
RGB Decimal
115, 196, 164
RGB Percent
45.1%, 76.9%, 64.3%
HSL
156.3, 40.7%, 61.0%
HSV
156.3, 41.3%, 76.9%
CMYK
41.3%, 0.0%, 16.3%, 23.1%
YIQ
168.1, -38.0, -27.1
XYZ
33.51, 45.81, 42.20
CIE Lab
73.42, -32.20, 8.35
CIE Luv
73.42, -37.81, 17.44
Hunter Lab
67.68, -27.27, 7.29
Decimal
7586980

Gem Silica 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 Gem Silica under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Gem Silica under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

156°

Cyan Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

69.2
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