Behr Lentil N270-2
| Code: | N270-2 |
| Name: | Lentil |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Lentil?
Elevate your space with Behr's N270-2 Lentil, a soft and inviting green hue reminiscent of fresh spring foliage. This versatile color pairs effortlessly with complementary shades such as Mountain Laurel (N320-3) and Artichoke (N370-7) for a harmonious and nature-inspired palette. Incorporate accents in Cucumber Seed (N350-5) and Wood Sage (N380-5) to add depth and interest to your decor. Whether used as a statement wall or throughout the room, Lentil brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any interior design scheme. Refresh your home with this soothing and sophisticated shade that effortlessly blends modern style with a touch of natural beauty.
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Behr Lentil undertones?
Lentil 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:
#DCC8B0
RGB code:
220, 200, 176
Is Behr Lentil N270-2 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 33° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
N270-2 Lentil HSL code: 33, 39%, 78%
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 Lentil
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lentil:
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
N270-2
Lentil
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 Lentil with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Lentil
Lentil has an LRV of 59.79% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 59.79%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dcc8b0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 200, 176 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.27%, 78.43%, 69.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 20.0% Value: 86.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 39, 78) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.09 Yellow: 20.0 Key: 13.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 203.244 I: 19.63 Q: -3.238 | |
| XYZ | X: 58.005 Y: 59.66 Z: 49.523 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.653 a:3.192 b:14.56 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.653 u:13.593 v:20.315 | |
| Decimal | 14469296 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.24, -1.121, 16.054 | |
Behr N270-2 Lentil
Copy color code
Color equivalents
SW 9101
Tres Naturale
Sherwin Williams
1122
Cocoa Sand
Benjamin Moore
1128
Adobe Beige
Benjamin Moore
SW 6106
Kilim Beige
Sherwin Williams
N260-2
Almond Latte
Behr
1121
Havana Tan
Benjamin Moore
SW 7719
Fresco Cream
Sherwin Williams
S240-2
Rice Crackers
Behr
SW 7723
Colony Buff
Sherwin Williams
PPU4-08
Plateau
Behr
SW 6141
Softer Tan
Sherwin Williams
MQ3-09
Loft Light
Behr
1143
Powder Puff
Benjamin Moore
1074
Alpaca
Benjamin Moore
PPU3-08
Sienna Dust
Behr
SW 9094
Playa Arenosa
Sherwin Williams
1081
King Arthur's Court
Benjamin Moore
PPU4-13
Sand Motif
Behr
HDC-CT-06
Country Linens
Behr
MQ2-08
Irish Cream
Behr