Behr

Simply Posh

MQ5-55

Color Codes

HEX
#8cb9d4
RGB Decimal
140, 185, 212
RGB Percent
54.9%, 72.5%, 83.1%
HSL
202.5, 45.6%, 69.0%
HSV
202.5, 34.0%, 83.1%
CMYK
34.0%, 12.7%, 0.0%, 16.9%
YIQ
174.6, -35.5, -1.1
XYZ
40.05, 45.03, 68.87
CIE Lab
72.91, -8.39, -18.39
CIE Luv
72.91, -22.85, -27.33
Hunter Lab
67.10, -7.54, -19.01
Decimal
9222612

Simply Posh 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 Simply Posh under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Simply Posh under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

203°

Cyan Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

69.6
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