Behr Mission Control N530-5
| Code: | N530-5 |
| Name: | Mission Control |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Mission Control?
Behr Mission Control (N530-5) is a deep, rich hue that exudes sophistication and elegance. This color pairs beautifully with soft, neutral tones like cream and taupe to create a refined and balanced look. For a bolder contrast, consider combining Mission Control with shades of teal or navy blue to add depth and dimension to your space. Whether used as an accent or as a main color, Mission Control adds a touch of modern flair to any room.
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What are Behr Mission Control undertones?
Mission Control has a blue 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:
#818387
RGB code:
129, 131, 135
Is Behr Mission Control N530-5 cool or warm?
With a hue of 220°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
N530-5 Mission Control HSL code: 220, 2%, 52%
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 Mission Control
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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Mission Control:
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
N530-5
Mission Control
Darker shades
N530-5
Mission Control
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 Mission Control with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 40, such as Behr Chicago Fog and White City.
LRV of Mission Control
Mission Control has an LRV of 22.82% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 22.82%, 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 | #818387 | |
| RGB Decimal | 129, 131, 135 | |
| RGB Percent | 50.59%, 51.37%, 52.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 220° Saturation: 4.44% Value: 52.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(220, 2, 52) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.44 Magenta: 2.96 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 130.858 I: -2.477 Q: 0.822 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.542 Y: 22.649 Z: 26.152 | |
| CIE Lab | L:54.709 a:0.068 b:-2.409 | |
| CIE Luv | L:54.709 u:-1.342 v:-3.399 | |
| Decimal | 8487815 | |
| Hunter Lab | 47.591, -2.488, 0.733 |
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