Behr Carbon N520-7
| Color code: | N520-7 |
| Color name: | Carbon |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Carbon?
A room painted in Behr Carbon (N520-7) exudes sophistication and depth with its deep charcoal hue. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like ivory and gray, offering a modern and elegant touch to any space. For a bold contrast, consider combining Carbon with pops of copper or dusty rose to create a chic and contemporary look. Whether used as an accent wall or as an all-over color, Behr N520-7 Carbon adds a sense of drama and refinement to your home decor palette.
What are Behr Carbon undertones?
Blue is Behr Carbon 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#3D3E3E
RGB code:
61, 62, 62
Is Behr Carbon N520-7 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 180° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
N520-7 Carbon HSL code: 180, 1%, 24%
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 Grey 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 Carbon:
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
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
Carbon N520-7 vs Totally Black HDC-MD-04
LRV: 5.44%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 5.7%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
Carbon N520-7 vs Bohemian Black SW 6988
LRV: 5.44%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 4.03%
Dark color
Temperature: warm