Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2

Color code:N480-2
Color name:Flowing Breeze
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Flowing Breeze?

Imagine bathing your living room in the serene and airy ambiance of Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2. This soft and subtle hue, reminiscent of gentle whispers of wind, would be perfect for creating a calming retreat in bedrooms or a soothing sanctuary in bathrooms. Pair it with crisp whites and light natural woods for a fresh and inviting look. With Behr N480-2 Flowing Breeze, your home will exude a sense of tranquility and elegance, making it ideal for spaces where relaxation and rejuvenation are key.

What are Behr Flowing Breeze undertones?

Blue is Behr Flowing Breeze 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#B9C6CB

RGB code:

185, 198, 203

Is Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 197° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N480-2 Flowing Breeze HSL code: 197, 15%, 76%

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 Blue 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 Flowing Breeze:

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

Flowing Breeze N480-2 vs Sleepy Blue SW 6225

Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2 vs Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue SW 6225Open Flowing Breeze N480-2
LRV: 54.33%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 57.75%
Light color
Temperature: cold

Flowing Breeze N480-2 vs Icicles N490-2

Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2 vs Behr Icicles N490-2Open Flowing Breeze N480-2
LRV: 54.33%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 54.38%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold