Behr National Anthem M520-6
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- Behr National Anthem reviews (23 photos)
- What are Behr National Anthem undertones?
- Is National Anthem M520-6 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on National Anthem
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of National Anthem M520-6
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | M520-6 |
| Name: | National Anthem |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr National Anthem?
Behr National Anthem M520-6 is a medium blue with a softened, slightly gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright. Its cool blue character is clear, while the muted saturation gives walls a grounded, lived-in appearance. In strong daylight, it can look cleaner and a little more blue; lower or warmer indoor light brings out its deeper, dustier side. Use it in a home office, bathroom, or bedroom where a more substantial wall color is wanted without the weight of navy. National Anthem pairs well with crisp white trim, pale oak, weathered gray wood, brushed nickel, and warm tan leather.
Behr National Anthem reviews (23 photos)
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What are Behr National Anthem undertones?
National Anthem is a midtone, soft slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
63, 111, 152
Is Behr National Anthem cool or warm?
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cool
At 208° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
M520-6 National Anthem HSL code: 208, 41%, 42%
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 National Anthem
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr National Anthem:
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 National Anthem with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 28, such as Behr Tribeca and Oak Creek.
LRV of National Anthem
National Anthem has an LRV of 13.26% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 13.26%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #3f6f98 |
| RGB Decimal | 63, 111, 152 |
| RGB Percent | 24.71%, 43.53%, 59.61% |
| HSV | Hue: 208° Saturation: 58.55% Value: 59.61% |
| HSL | hsl(208, 41, 42) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 58.55 Magenta: 26.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 40.39 |
| YIQ | Y: 101.322 I: -41.778 Q: 2.605 |
| XYZ | X: 13.399 Y: 14.691 Z: 31.827 |
| CIE Lab | L:45.209 a:-3.603 b:-27.2 |
| CIE Luv | L:45.209 u:-20.601 v:-39.23 |
| Decimal | 4157336 |
| Hunter Lab | 38.329, -4.675, -22.401 |
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