Behr Dark Denim S510-7
| Code: | S510-7 |
| Name: | Dark Denim |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Dark Denim?
Imagine stepping into a room painted in Behr Dark Denim (S510-7) – a deep, moody hue that exudes sophistication and elegance. This rich and alluring shade combines the tranquility of a serene blue with the depth of a mysterious navy, creating a space that feels both cozy and refined. Dark Denim is perfect for creating a luxurious ambiance in spaces like bedrooms, home offices, or formal dining rooms. Pair it with light wood furniture or metallic accents to enhance its opulent appeal and create a truly captivating environment. Embrace the timeless allure of Behr S510-7 Dark Denim, and transform your room into a haven of style and sophistication.
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What are Behr Dark Denim undertones?
Dark Denim has a clear 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:
#48505D
RGB code:
72, 80, 93
Is Behr Dark Denim S510-7 cool or warm?
With a hue of 217°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
S510-7 Dark Denim HSL code: 217, 13%, 32%
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 Dark Denim
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dark Denim:
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
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 Dark Denim with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.
LRV of Dark Denim
Dark Denim has an LRV of 8.13% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 8.13%, 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 | #48505d | |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 80, 93 | |
| RGB Percent | 28.24%, 31.37%, 36.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 217° Saturation: 22.58% Value: 36.47% | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 13, 32) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 22.58 Magenta: 13.98 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 63.53 | |
| YIQ | Y: 79.09 I: -8.945 Q: 2.353 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.516 Y: 7.905 Z: 11.483 | |
| CIE Lab | L:33.785 a:0.025 b:-8.656 | |
| CIE Luv | L:33.785 u:-4.641 v:-11.056 | |
| Decimal | 4739165 | |
| Hunter Lab | 28.116, -1.485, -4.533 |
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