Behr Adirondack Blue N480-5

Code:N480-5
Name:Adirondack Blue
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Adirondack Blue?

Immerse yourself in the soothing ambiance of Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5). This color brings a sense of calm and serenity to any space, creating a tranquil retreat in your home. Pair Adirondack Blue harmoniously with warm neutrals like Sand Pearl (PPU7-13) and subtle greys like Silent Film (N500-1) to enhance its serene qualities. The combination of Adirondack Blue with these complementary colors will evoke a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for a cozy bedroom or a peaceful living room sanctuary. Indulge in the serene beauty of Adirondack Blue and elevate your space with its understated elegance.

Adirondack Blue for living room (2 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

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Behr N480-5 for bathroom (4 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark blue real bathrooms.

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Behr N480-5 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Adirondack Blue for exterior (3 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Behr Adirondack Blue reviews (11 photos)

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What are Behr Adirondack Blue undertones?

Adirondack Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#74858F

RGB code:

116, 133, 143

Is Behr Adirondack Blue N480-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 202°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

N480-5 Adirondack Blue HSL code: 202, 11%, 51%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Adirondack Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Adirondack Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Adirondack Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

LRV of Adirondack Blue

Adirondack Blue has an LRV of 22.15% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 22.15%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#74858fCopy color code
RGB Decimal116, 133, 143Copy color code
RGB Percent45.49%, 52.16%, 56.08%Copy color code
HSVHue: 202° Saturation: 18.88% Value: 56.08%Copy color code
HSLhsl(202, 11, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 18.88 Magenta: 6.99 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 43.92Copy color code
YIQY: 129.057 I: -13.344 Q: -0.484Copy color code
XYZX: 20.546 Y: 22.471 Z: 29.234Copy color code
CIE LabL:54.523 a:-3.9 b:-7.433Copy color code
CIE LuvL:54.523 u:-9.414 v:-10.056Copy color code
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Hunter Lab47.403, -5.587, -3.382Copy color code
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