Behr North Pole Blue M480-5A
| Code: | M480-5A |
| Name: | North Pole Blue |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr North Pole Blue?
Behr North Pole Blue (M480-5A) is a serene and versatile hue that brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. This cool blue tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a classic look, or with soft greys and silvers for a more contemporary feel. Enhance the depth of North Pole Blue by incorporating rich navy blues or warm neutrals like beige and taupe. For a fresh and modern touch, combine this color with accents in metallics such as copper or brushed gold. Whether used as a wall color or in decor elements, North Pole Blue adds a timeless elegance to your interior design.
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What are Behr North Pole Blue undertones?
North Pole Blue has a clear 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:
#55A0B7
RGB code:
85, 160, 183
Is Behr North Pole Blue M480-5A cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 194° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
M480-5A North Pole Blue HSL code: 194, 40%, 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 North Pole Blue
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr North Pole Blue:
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
M480-5A
North Pole Blue
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 North Pole Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 14, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of North Pole Blue
North Pole Blue has an LRV of 26.49% 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 26.49%, 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 | #55a0b7 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 85, 160, 183 | |
| RGB Percent | 33.33%, 62.75%, 71.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 194° Saturation: 53.55% Value: 71.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 40, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 53.55 Magenta: 12.57 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 140.197 I: -52.083 Q: -8.708 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.86 Y: 30.49 Z: 49.362 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.074 a:-16.765 b:-19.03 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.074 u:-32.334 v:-26.607 | |
| Decimal | 5611703 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.217, -16.264, -14.35 | |
Behr M480-5A North Pole Blue
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