Behr Astronomical N450-7

Code:N450-7
Name:Astronomical
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Astronomical?

Introducing Behr Astronomical N450-7 - a rich and deep hue that exudes sophistication and mystery. This captivating color pairs effortlessly with soft neutrals like white and taupe, creating a harmonious balance of light and dark. For a bolder contrast, consider pairing Astronomical with shades of charcoal or navy blue to make a striking statement in any space. Whether used as a focal point or as a subtle accent, Behr N450-7 Astronomical brings a sense of depth and elegance to any room.

Behr Astronomical reviews (3 photos)

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What are Behr Astronomical undertones?

Astronomical has a green 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:

#474B4A

RGB code:

71, 75, 74

Is Behr Astronomical N450-7 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 165°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

N450-7 Astronomical HSL code: 165, 3%, 29%

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 Astronomical

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Astronomical:

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

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 Astronomical with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 345, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

LRV of Astronomical

Astronomical has an LRV of 7.17% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 7.17%, 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#474b4aCopy color code
RGB Decimal71, 75, 74Copy color code
RGB Percent27.84%, 29.41%, 29.02%Copy color code
HSVHue: 165° Saturation: 5.33% Value: 29.41%Copy color code
HSLhsl(165, 3, 29)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 5.33 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.33 Key: 70.59Copy color code
YIQY: 73.69 I: -2.062 Q: -1.157Copy color code
XYZX: 6.35 Y: 6.866 Z: 7.467Copy color code
CIE LabL:31.5 a:-1.854 b:0.031Copy color code
CIE LuvL:31.5 u:-2.061 v:0.293Copy color code
Decimal4672330Copy color code
Hunter Lab26.203, -2.597, 1.446Copy color code
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