Behr Flannel Gray N520-3

What are Behr Flannel Gray undertones?

The undertone of Flannel Gray can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Flannel Gray N520-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N520-3 Flannel Gray HSL code: 30, 1%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Flannel Gray

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Flannel Gray:

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

N520-3
Flannel Gray

• 780F-4
  Sparrow

  

• PPU26-09
  Graycloth

  

• PPU18-10
  Natural Gray

  

Darker shades

N520-3
Flannel Gray

• PPU26-04
  Falcon Gray

  

• PPU26-07
  Smokey Wings

  

• PPU24-21
  Greyhound

  

• PPU18-17
  Suede Gray

  

• 790F-4
  Creek Bend

  

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 Flannel Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

N520-3
Flannel Gray

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Flannel Gray

Flannel Gray has an LRV of 42% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AEADAC
RGB Decimal	174, 173, 172
RGB Percent	68.24%, 67.84%, 67.45%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 1.15% Value: 68.24%
HSL	hsl(30, 1, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.57 Yellow: 1.15 Key: 31.76
YIQ	Y: 173.185 I: 0.917 Q: -0.1
XYZ	X: 39.844 Y: 41.864 Z: 45.0
CIE Lab	L:70.777 a:0.166 b:0.641
CIE Luv	L:70.777 u:0.627 v:0.911
Decimal	11447724
Hunter Lab	64.703, -3.31, 4.056