Behr Binary Star N450-6
| Code: | N450-6 |
| Name: | Binary Star |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Binary Star?
The Behr Binary Star paint color (N450-6) is a deep and versatile hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This rich shade pairs beautifully with light neutrals like soft grays and creamy whites to create a balanced and elegant aesthetic. For a bolder look, consider combining Binary Star with accents of metallic gold or navy blue to enhance its depth and create a striking contrast. Whether used as a statement wall or throughout an entire room, this color effortlessly adds depth and warmth to your interior design scheme.
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What are Behr Binary Star undertones?
Binary Star has a 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:
#616767
RGB code:
97, 103, 103
Is Behr Binary Star N450-6 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 180°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
N450-6 Binary Star HSL code: 180, 3%, 39%
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 Binary Star
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Binary Star:
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
N450-6
Binary Star
Darker shades
N450-6
Binary Star
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 Binary Star with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Binary Star
Binary Star has an LRV of 13.23% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 13.23%, 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 | #616767 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 97, 103, 103 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.04%, 40.39%, 40.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 5.83% Value: 40.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 3, 39) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.83 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 101.206 I: -3.575 Q: -1.269 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.228 Y: 13.221 Z: 14.736 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.094 a:-2.309 b:-0.797 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.094 u:-3.276 v:-0.703 | |
| Decimal | 6383463 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.361, -3.605, 1.424 | |
Behr N450-6 Binary Star
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