Behr

Pure Turquoise

M460-4

Color Codes

HEX
#7abec2
RGB Decimal
122, 190, 194
RGB Percent
47.8%, 74.5%, 76.1%
HSL
183.3, 37.1%, 62.0%
HSV
183.3, 37.1%, 76.1%
CMYK
37.1%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 23.9%
YIQ
170.1, -41.8, -13.1
XYZ
36.18, 44.86, 57.79
CIE Lab
72.80, -20.40, -8.83
CIE Luv
72.80, -32.04, -10.24
Hunter Lab
66.98, -17.76, -8.59
Decimal
8044226

Pure Turquoise 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 Pure Turquoise under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Pure Turquoise under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

183°

Cyan Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

69.0
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