Behr Mountain Falls N420-2

Code:N420-2
Name:Mountain Falls
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Mountain Falls?

Enhance your space with the serene beauty of Behr Mountain Falls (N420-2). This soft and soothing shade exudes calmness, making it perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms. Pair Mountain Falls with crisp whites for a fresh and modern look, or combine it with natural wood tones for a cozy and inviting feel. For a touch of contrast, consider incorporating hints of Behr Silent Film (N460-2) or Behr Peacock Tail (S380-7) to create a captivating color scheme. Elevate your decor with Mountain Falls and transform your space into a peaceful retreat.

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What are Behr Mountain Falls undertones?

The undertone of Mountain Falls can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

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RGB code:

189, 202, 192

Is Behr Mountain Falls N420-2 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 134° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N420-2 Mountain Falls HSL code: 134, 11%, 77%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool 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.
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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.

How light temperature affects Mountain Falls

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Mountain Falls:

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 décor it may become monotonous.

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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. For the color Mountain Falls with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 314, such as Behr Plum Royale and Uptown Girl.

LRV of Mountain Falls

Mountain Falls has an LRV of 55.76% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy 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 55.76%, 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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HEX#bdcac0Copy color code
RGB Decimal189, 202, 192Copy color code
RGB Percent74.12%, 79.22%, 75.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 134° Saturation: 6.44% Value: 79.22%Copy color code
HSLhsl(134, 11, 77)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 6.44 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.95 Key: 20.78Copy color code
YIQY: 196.973 I: -4.533 Q: -5.862Copy color code
XYZX: 51.619 Y: 56.865 Z: 58.112Copy color code
CIE LabL:80.104 a:-6.304 b:3.466Copy color code
CIE LuvL:80.104 u:-6.738 v:6.258Copy color code
Decimal12438208Copy color code
Hunter Lab75.409, -9.78, 7.096Copy color code