Behr Infamous N540-5

What are Behr Infamous undertones?

The undertone of Infamous can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Infamous N540-5 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 231° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N540-5 Infamous HSL code: 231, 6%, 49%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Infamous

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Infamous:

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

N540-5
Infamous

• PPU16-15
  Gray Heather

  

• N540-4
  Silhouette

  

• MQ5-08
  Masterpiece

  

• HDC-AC-26A
  Lilac Fields

  

• PPU16-16
  Metro

  

Darker shades

N540-5
Infamous

• N540-7
  Coal Mine

  

• S550-7
  Knighthood

  

• N540-6
  Script Ink

  

• S550-6
  Mysterious Night

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

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 Infamous with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 51, such as Behr Potting Soil and Mocha Accent.

N540-5
Infamous

• N360-7
  Potting Soil

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

• HDC-CT-20
  Greywood

  

• HDC-NT-05
  Aged Olive

  

• PPU8-20
  Dusty Olive

  

• PPU8-21
  Mossy Bank

  

• N350-4
  Jungle Camouflage

  

LRV of Infamous

Infamous has an LRV of 19.55% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#777985
RGB Decimal	119, 121, 133
RGB Percent	46.67%, 47.45%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 231° Saturation: 10.53% Value: 52.16%
HSL	hsl(231, 6, 49)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.53 Magenta: 9.02 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.84
YIQ	Y: 121.77 I: -5.048 Q: 3.311
XYZ	X: 18.678 Y: 19.29 Z: 24.923
CIE Lab	L:51.025 a:1.791 b:-6.783
CIE Luv	L:51.025 u:-1.771 v:-9.822
Decimal	7829893
Hunter Lab	43.92, -0.952, -2.901