Behr Ashberry N550-4
| Code: | N550-4 |
| Name: | Ashberry |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Ashberry?
Elevate your living space with the sophisticated allure of Behr Ashberry (N550-4). This rich and warm tone exudes elegance and charm, making it the perfect choice for a cozy bedroom or a stylish home office. Ashberry's (N550-4) versatile nature pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor styles, adding depth and character to any room it graces. Enhance your kitchen or dining area with a pop of Ashberry (N550-4) on an accent wall for a touch of refinement and warmth. Embrace the timeless beauty of Ashberry (N550-4) in your home and create a space that exudes both comfort and style.
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What are Behr Ashberry undertones?
The undertone of Ashberry can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#A29FA8
RGB code:
162, 159, 168
Is Behr Ashberry N550-4 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 260° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
N550-4 Ashberry HSL code: 260, 5%, 64%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Ashberry
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Ashberry:
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
N550-4
Ashberry
Darker shades
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 Ashberry with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 80, such as Behr Milkweed Pod and Summer Green.
LRV of Ashberry
Ashberry has an LRV of 35.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 35.75%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #a29fa8 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 162, 159, 168 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.53%, 62.35%, 65.88% | |
| HSV | Hue: 260° Saturation: 5.36% Value: 65.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(260, 5, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.57 Magenta: 5.36 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 160.923 I: -1.104 Q: 3.435 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.365 Y: 35.305 Z: 42.039 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.985 a:2.815 b:-4.28 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.985 u:1.166 v:-6.755 | |
| Decimal | 10657704 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.418, -0.745, -0.356 | |
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