What is the HEX code for Behr Light Year?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Light Year undertone is #bfbfb4 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Light Year?

RGB code is 191, 191, 180 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Behr Light Year N370-3 cool or warm?

Behr N370-3 Light Year is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Light Year undertones?

Yellow is Behr Light Year undertone color.

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.

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What are Behr Light Year undertones?

Light Year has a clear yellow 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:

#BFBFB4

RGB code:

191, 191, 180

Is Behr Light Year N370-3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

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.

How light temperature affects Light Year

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Light Year:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Light Year with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.

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LRV of Light Year

Light Year has an LRV of 51.33% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 51.33%, 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	#bfbfb4
RGB Decimal	191, 191, 180
RGB Percent	74.90%, 74.90%, 70.59%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 5.76% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(60, 8, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.76 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 189.746 I: 3.535 Q: -3.423
XYZ	X: 48.353 Y: 51.633 Z: 50.587
CIE Lab	L:77.061 a:-1.979 b:5.549
CIE Luv	L:77.061 u:0.611 v:8.484
Decimal	12566452
Hunter Lab	71.856, -5.634, 8.56