Behr Nile River S420-3

Code:S420-3
Name:Nile River
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Nile River?

Behr Nile River S420-3 is an exquisite shade that exudes sophistication and tranquility, reminiscent of a serene flowing river. This timeless hue pairs effortlessly with crisp whites, soft greys, and natural earth tones to create a harmonious and tranquil space. Whether used as an accent color or as the main attraction, Nile River S420-3 adds a touch of elegance and serenity to any room. Elevate your interior design with this versatile color that brings a sense of calm and balance to your decor scheme. Discover the beauty of Behr's Nile River S420-3 and transform your space into a peaceful sanctuary.

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What are Behr Nile River undertones?

Nile River has a clear green 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:

#9AB6A9

RGB code:

154, 182, 169

Is Behr Nile River S420-3 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 152°, this Green reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

S420-3 Nile River HSL code: 152, 16%, 66%

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 Nile River

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Nile River:

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

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 Nile River with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 332, such as Behr Plum Royale and Garden Plum.

LRV of Nile River

Nile River has an LRV of 41.43% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 41.43%, 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#9ab6a9Copy color code
RGB Decimal154, 182, 169Copy color code
RGB Percent60.39%, 71.37%, 66.27%Copy color code
HSVHue: 152° Saturation: 15.38% Value: 71.37%Copy color code
HSLhsl(152, 16, 66)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 15.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.14 Key: 28.63Copy color code
YIQY: 172.146 I: -12.508 Q: -9.969Copy color code
XYZX: 37.214 Y: 43.19 Z: 43.901Copy color code
CIE LabL:71.684 a:-12.163 b:3.426Copy color code
CIE LuvL:71.684 u:-14.529 v:7.06Copy color code
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Hunter Lab65.719, -13.932, 6.397Copy color code
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