What is the HEX code for Behr Flowing Breeze?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Flowing Breeze undertone is #b9c6cb .

What is the RGB code of Behr Flowing Breeze?

RGB code is 185, 198, 203 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2

Q: Is Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2 cool or warm?

Behr N480-2 Flowing Breeze is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Flowing Breeze undertones?

Blue is Behr Flowing Breeze undertone color.

Code:	N480-2
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.

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What are Behr Flowing Breeze undertones?

Flowing Breeze 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:

#B9C6CB

RGB code:

185, 198, 203

Is Behr Flowing Breeze N480-2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 197°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

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 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 Flowing Breeze

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Flowing Breeze:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Flowing Breeze with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

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LRV of Flowing Breeze

Flowing Breeze has an LRV of 54.33% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why 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 54.33%, 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	#b9c6cb
RGB Decimal	185, 198, 203
RGB Percent	72.55%, 77.65%, 79.61%
HSV	Hue: 197° Saturation: 8.87% Value: 79.61%
HSL	hsl(197, 15, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.87 Magenta: 2.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.39
YIQ	Y: 194.683 I: -9.353 Q: -1.194
XYZ	X: 50.978 Y: 55.014 Z: 64.417
CIE Lab	L:79.049 a:-3.452 b:-4.019
CIE Luv	L:79.049 u:-7.365 v:-5.507
Decimal	12175051
Hunter Lab	74.171, -7.116, 0.427