Behr Light Year N370-3

Color code:N370-3
Color 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?

Yellow is Behr Light Year undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#BFBFB4

RGB code:

191, 191, 180

Is Behr Light Year N370-3 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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 different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Light Year N370-3 vs Austere Gray SW 6184

Behr Light Year N370-3 vs Sherwin Williams Austere Gray SW 6184Open Light Year N370-3
LRV: 51.33%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 51.21%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Light Year N370-3 vs Viaduct SW 9567

Behr Light Year N370-3 vs Sherwin Williams Viaduct SW 9567Open Light Year N370-3
LRV: 51.33%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 50.17%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm