Behr Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

Color code:HDC-AC-25
Color name:Blue Metal
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Blue Metal?

Elevate your space with Behr HDC-AC-25 Blue Metal, a sophisticated shade that exudes tranquility and refinement. This striking blue hue effortlessly pairs with complementary colors such as warm neutrals like HDC-WR15 Creamy Off-White and earthy tones like HDC-NT-22 Natural Gray. Embrace a modern aesthetic by incorporating HDC-DP-08 Espresso Martini for a bold pop of contrast or HDC-CL-12 Monarch Gold for a touch of luxury. Whether used as a statement wall color or as an accent throughout the room, Blue Metal adds depth and style to any interior. Elevate your home decor with this timeless shade that pairs beautifully with a variety of palettes.

What are Behr Blue Metal undertones?

Blue is Behr Blue Metal undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#5A6365

RGB code:

90, 99, 101

Is Behr Blue Metal HDC-AC-25 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 191° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-AC-25 Blue Metal HSL code: 191, 6%, 37%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Blue Metal:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Blue Metal HDC-AC-25 vs Calligraphy N490-6

Behr Blue Metal HDC-AC-25 vs Behr Calligraphy N490-6Open Blue Metal HDC-AC-25
LRV: 12%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 12.07%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold