Behr Naturalist Gray N380-5
| Code: | N380-5 |
| Name: | Naturalist Gray |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Naturalist Gray?
Behr Naturalist Gray, also known as N380-5, exudes sophistication with its soothing blend of warm gray tones. This versatile color effortlessly pairs well with both cool and warm tones, making it a stylish choice for any interior space. For a modern look, consider pairing Naturalist Gray with crisp white and soft blush accents. To create a cozy atmosphere, combine it with rich navy blues and earthy greens. Whether used as a main wall color or for accents, Behr N380-5 Naturalist Gray adds a timeless elegance to any room.
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What are Behr Naturalist Gray undertones?
Naturalist Gray has a clear yellow 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:
#8B8C83
RGB code:
139, 140, 131
Is Behr Naturalist Gray N380-5 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 67°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
N380-5 Naturalist Gray HSL code: 67, 4%, 53%
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 Naturalist Gray
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Naturalist Gray:
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
N380-5
Naturalist Gray
Darker shades
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 Naturalist Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 247, such as Behr Camelot and Little Theater.
LRV of Naturalist Gray
Naturalist Gray has an LRV of 25.87% 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 25.87%, 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 | #8b8c83 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 140, 131 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.51%, 54.90%, 51.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 67° Saturation: 6.43% Value: 54.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 4, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.71 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.43 Key: 45.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 138.675 I: 2.296 Q: -3.012 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.121 Y: 25.884 Z: 25.192 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.927 a:-2.088 b:4.679 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.927 u:-0.08 v:6.833 | |
| Decimal | 9145475 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.876, -4.403, 6.255 | |
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