Behr Flint Smoke 730F-4

Code:730F-4
Name:Flint Smoke
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Flint Smoke?

Behr Flint Smoke (730F-4) is a sophisticated grey hue that creates a calming and versatile atmosphere in any space. This timeless color pairs seamlessly with crisp whites and soft creams, enhancing its elegant undertones. Adding accents in muted blues and greens can bring a subtle pop of color to complement Flint Smoke's understated charm. Whether used on walls or furniture, this neutral shade effortlessly fits into both modern and traditional interiors, adding a touch of refinement to the overall palette.

Behr 730F-4 for bathroom (3 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone grey real bathrooms.

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Behr Flint Smoke reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Behr Flint Smoke undertones?

Flint Smoke 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:

#A8B2B1

RGB code:

168, 178, 177

Is Behr Flint Smoke 730F-4 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 174°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

730F-4 Flint Smoke HSL code: 174, 6%, 68%

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 Flint Smoke

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Flint Smoke:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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 Flint Smoke with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 354, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

LRV of Flint Smoke

Flint Smoke has an LRV of 42.89% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 42.89%, 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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HEX#a8b2b1Copy color code
RGB Decimal168, 178, 177Copy color code
RGB Percent65.88%, 69.80%, 69.41%Copy color code
HSVHue: 174° Saturation: 5.62% Value: 69.8%Copy color code
HSLhsl(174, 6, 68)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 5.62 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.56 Key: 30.2Copy color code
YIQY: 174.896 I: -5.638 Q: -2.427Copy color code
XYZX: 40.002 Y: 43.34 Z: 47.841Copy color code
CIE LabL:71.785 a:-3.681 b:-0.693Copy color code
CIE LuvL:71.785 u:-5.5 v:-0.401Copy color code
Decimal11055793Copy color code
Hunter Lab65.833, -6.744, 2.997Copy color code
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