# Behr Binary Star

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-binary-star](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-binary-star)

Behr Binary Star N450-6 is a deep, muted charcoal gray with a noticeable green-blue cast. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded rather than icy, giving walls a substantial, architectural look. In bright daylight, the cool undertone may read more clearly, while softer evening light can make it appear closer to a softened graphite. Use Binary Star in a dining room, office, or on built-in cabinetry when you want definition without the flatness of near-black. It pairs particularly well with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, and natural stone with creamy or sandy veining.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Binary Star
- **Color code:** N450-6
- **HEX:** #616767
- **RGB:** 97, 103, 103
- **LRV:** 13.23%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Cordite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cordite)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-pewter-sw-2848)
- [Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bracken-slate-cw-690)
- [Behr Le Luxe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-le-luxe)
- [Valspar US Weathervane](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-weathervane)
- [Sherwin Williams Web Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/web-gray-sw-7075)
- [Behr Imperial Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-imperial-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore City Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-city-shadow-csp-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-charcoal-slate-hc-178)
- [Behr Blue Metal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-metal)
- [Benjamin Moore Kitty Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kitty-gray-1589)
- [Valspar US Ocean Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-ocean-storm)
- [Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/grizzle-gray-sw-7068)
- [Behr Black Locust](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-locust)
- [Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stormy-sky-1616)
- [Valspar US High-Speed Steel](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-high-speed-steel)
- [Valspar US Bottlenose Dolphin](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-bottlenose-dolphin)
- [Behr Hematite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hematite)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Imperial Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-imperial-gray)
- [Behr Dark Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-ash)
- [Behr Millennium Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-millennium-silver)
- [Behr Moonquake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moonquake)
- [Behr Gotham Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gotham-gray)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Carbon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carbon)
- [Behr Midnight In Ny](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-in-ny)
- [Behr Brooklyn](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brooklyn)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Wild Boysenberry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-boysenberry)
- [Behr Cameo Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cameo-rose)
- [Behr Mystere](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mystere)
- [Behr Lavender Suede](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavender-suede)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.