Behr Light Year N370-3

Code:N370-3
Name:Light Year
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Light Year?

Behr Light Year (N370-3) is a soft and serene pale blue-gray hue that effortlessly adds a calming touch to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm neutrals, and soft pastels for a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Light Year complements natural materials such as wood and stone, bringing out their inherent textures and tones. Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, this timeless shade creates a tranquil backdrop that works well in a variety of decor styles. Elevate your space with Behr's Light Year to evoke a sense of tranquility and sophistication.

What are Behr Light Year undertones?

The undertone of Light Year can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#BFBFB4

RGB code:

191, 191, 180

Is Behr Light Year N370-3 cool or warm?

warm
Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 60° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N370-3 Light Year HSL code: 60, 8%, 73%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm 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.

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 Light Year:

Monochromatic color scheme

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 decor, it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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.

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