# Behr Magnetic Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-magnetic-gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-magnetic-gray)

Behr Magnetic Gray N500-5 is a medium gray with a lightly cool, blue-leaning cast that keeps it from reading flat or charcoal-heavy. Its muted saturation gives walls a steady, composed look, especially in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. In bright daylight, the gray can appear cleaner and slightly cooler, while warmer evening lighting may soften its blue edge. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, black metal, or soft taupe textiles for contrast without pushing the room in a stark direction. Magnetic Gray also has enough depth for cabinetry or an exterior accent when a dark neutral would feel too heavy.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Magnetic Gray
- **Color code:** N500-5
- **HEX:** #838789
- **RGB:** 131, 135, 137
- **LRV:** 24.04%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 200° Saturation: 4.38% Value: 53.73%
- **HSL:** hsl(200, 2, 53)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 4.38 Magenta: 1.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 46.27
- **YIQ:** Y: 134.032 I: -3.026 Q: -0.224
- **XYZ:** X: 22.538 Y: 23.959 Z: 27.097
- **CIE Lab:** L:56.047 a:-1.069 b:-1.583
- **CIE Luv:** L:56.047 u:-2.344 v:-2.059
- **Decimal:** 8619913
- **Hunter Lab:** 48.948, -3.469, 1.441

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Software](https://plan-home.com/color/software-sw-7074)
- [Benjamin Moore Englewood Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-englewood-cliffs-1607)
- [Benjamin Moore Shaker Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shaker-gray-1594)
- [Behr Overcast](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-overcast)
- [Benjamin Moore Rock Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rock-gray-1615)
- [Behr Legendary Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-legendary-gray)
- [Valspar US City Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-city-storm)
- [Behr Slate Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-slate-rock)
- [Benjamin Moore Whale Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whale-gray-2134-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Hearthstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hearthstone-1601)
- [Behr Mission Control](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mission-control)
- [Benjamin Moore Lampblack](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lampblack-cw-695)
- [Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers](https://plan-home.com/color/scattered-showers-sw-9559)
- [Valspar US Barometer](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-barometer)
- [Behr Euro Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-euro-gray)
- [Behr Falcon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-falcon-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Serious Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/serious-gray-sw-6256)
- [Benjamin Moore Cinder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cinder-af-705)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Pencil Sketch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pencil-sketch)
- [Behr Flint Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flint-gray)
- [Behr Dark Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-pewter)
- [Behr Overcast](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-overcast)
- [Behr Chance Of Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chance-of-rain)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Cracked Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cracked-pepper)
- [Behr Graphic Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graphic-charcoal)
- [Behr Antique Tin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-tin)
- [Behr Satin Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-satin-black)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.