Behr Hematite N460-6
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| Code: | N460-6 |
| Name: | Hematite |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Hematite?
Behr Hematite N460-6 is a deep, low-saturation gray with an almost neutral cast. Its #5f615f color value gives it a grounded, charcoal-leaning appearance without reading as black. In bright daylight, Hematite can look like a softened dark gray, while lower light brings out its fuller, more shadowy depth. It suits exterior trim, front doors, cabinets, or an accent wall where a dark finish is wanted without a stark contrast. Pair it with clean off-whites, matte black hardware, pale stone, or warm natural wood for a clear, material-focused look.
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What are Behr Hematite undertones?
Hematite is a midtone, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
95, 97, 95
Is Behr Hematite cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 120°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
N460-6 Hematite HSL code: 120, 1%, 38%
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 Hematite
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Hematite:
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
N460-6
Hematite
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 Hematite with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Behr Mata Hari and Passion Fruit.
LRV of Hematite
Hematite has an LRV of 11.91% 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 11.91%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5f615f |
| RGB Decimal | 95, 97, 95 |
| RGB Percent | 37.25%, 38.04%, 37.25% |
| HSV | Hue: 120° Saturation: 2.06% Value: 38.04% |
| HSL | hsl(120, 1, 38) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.06 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.06 Key: 61.96 |
| YIQ | Y: 96.174 I: -0.549 Q: -1.045 |
| XYZ | X: 11.059 Y: 11.808 Z: 12.52 |
| CIE Lab | L:40.91 a:-1.205 b:0.866 |
| CIE Luv | L:40.91 u:-1.002 v:1.298 |
| Decimal | 6250847 |
| Hunter Lab | 34.363, -2.69, 2.453 |
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