Behr French Colony N480-4
| Color code: | N480-4 |
| Color name: | French Colony |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr French Colony?
Behr French Colony (N480-4) is a sophisticated and warm tone that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This rich shade pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like Almond Wisp (N290-2) and warm greys such as Subtle Touch (N500-2). Complement the French Colony walls with accents in deep navy like Dark Denim (S530-7) or add a pop of color with a modern twist using a mustard hue like Unmellow Yellow (S300-2). Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor, French Colony adds depth and coziness to any room while effortlessly blending with a variety of color schemes.
What are Behr French Colony undertones?
Blue is Behr French Colony 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#90A1AA
RGB code:
144, 161, 170
Is Behr French Colony N480-4 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 201° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
N480-4 French Colony HSL code: 201, 13%, 62%
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 French Colony:
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
Behr N480-4 French Colony
Darker shades
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
French Colony N480-4 vs Powder Blue SW 2863
LRV: 33.85%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 34.78%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
French Colony N480-4 vs China Silk PPU15-10
LRV: 33.85%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 32.81%
Medium color
Temperature: cold