Behr Below Zero M480-4
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| Code: | M480-4 |
| Name: | Below Zero |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Below Zero?
Behr Below Zero M480-4 is a clear, mid-tone blue with a noticeable cyan cast that keeps it cool without making it feel overly icy. The color has enough brightness to read cleanly on broad walls, especially in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and light-filled bedrooms. In strong daylight, Below Zero can appear closer to a softened pool blue, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its slightly grayer side. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and soft charcoal for a fresh, grounded look. It also makes a strong choice for a painted vanity, kitchen island, or front door when surrounded by neutral siding or warm wood.
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What are Behr Below Zero undertones?
Below Zero is a mid-light, soft teal. The HEX sample leans teal; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
120, 184, 204
Is Behr Below Zero cool or warm?
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At 194° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
M480-4 Below Zero HSL code: 194, 45%, 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.
How light temperature affects Below Zero
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Below Zero:
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
M480-4
Below Zero
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 Below Zero with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 14, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Below Zero
Below Zero has an LRV of 38.84% 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 38.84%, 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 | #78b8cc |
| RGB Decimal | 120, 184, 204 |
| RGB Percent | 47.06%, 72.16%, 80.00% |
| HSV | Hue: 194° Saturation: 41.18% Value: 80.0% |
| HSL | hsl(194, 45, 64) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 41.18 Magenta: 9.8 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.0 |
| YIQ | Y: 167.144 I: -44.565 Q: -7.314 |
| XYZ | X: 35.781 Y: 42.631 Z: 63.454 |
| CIE Lab | L:71.304 a:-15.283 b:-16.532 |
| CIE Luv | L:71.304 u:-30.123 v:-23.254 |
| Decimal | 7911628 |
| Hunter Lab | 65.293, -16.443, -11.915 |
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