Behr French Truffle N150-5
| Code: | N150-5 |
| Name: | French Truffle |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr French Truffle?
Step into a world of elegance and sophistication with Behr__N150-5 French Truffle. This rich and warm shade of brown is perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, or even home offices. The deep tones of Behr__N150-5 French Truffle add a sense of luxury and depth to any space, making it ideal for those looking to infuse their home with a touch of classic charm. Pair it with creamy whites and soft neutrals for a timeless look that exudes warmth and comfort. Embrace the timeless beauty of Behr__N150-5 French Truffle and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and sophistication.
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What are Behr French Truffle undertones?
French Truffle has a clear red 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:
#896D61
RGB code:
137, 109, 97
Is Behr French Truffle N150-5 cool or warm?
With a hue of 18°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
N150-5 French Truffle HSL code: 18, 17%, 46%
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 French Truffle
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr French Truffle:
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
N150-5
French Truffle
Darker shades
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 French Truffle with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Behr Oceanic Climate and Nor'Wester.
LRV of French Truffle
French Truffle has an LRV of 17.63% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
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 17.63%, 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 | #896d61 | |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 109, 97 | |
| RGB Percent | 53.73%, 42.75%, 38.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 18° Saturation: 29.2% Value: 53.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 17, 46) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.44 Yellow: 29.2 Key: 46.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 116.004 I: 20.541 Q: 2.189 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.943 Y: 17.12 Z: 13.665 | |
| CIE Lab | L:48.41 a:9.198 b:10.918 | |
| CIE Luv | L:48.41 u:18.552 v:12.372 | |
| Decimal | 9006433 | |
| Hunter Lab | 41.376, 5.001, 9.381 |
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