Behr Norwegian Blue N470-5

Code:N470-5
Name:Norwegian Blue
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Norwegian Blue?

Introducing Behr N470-5, a captivating hue named Norwegian Blue, evoking a sense of serenity and sophistication. This rich color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and warm taupes. When combined with accents in earthy greens or subtle blush tones, Norwegian Blue adds a touch of elegance to any space. Embrace the timeless appeal of Norwegian Blue and create a tranquil atmosphere that exudes refined charm.

Norwegian Blue for bedroom (8 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Norwegian Blue for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

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Behr N470-5 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark blue real bathrooms.

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Behr N470-5 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Behr Norwegian Blue reviews (11 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Behr Norwegian Blue undertones?

Norwegian 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:

#78888E

RGB code:

120, 136, 142

Is Behr Norwegian Blue N470-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 196°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

N470-5 Norwegian Blue HSL code: 196, 9%, 51%

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 Norwegian 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 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Norwegian Blue:

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.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

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 Norwegian Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

LRV of Norwegian Blue

Norwegian Blue has an LRV of 23.22% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 23.22%, 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#78888eCopy color code
RGB Decimal120, 136, 142Copy color code
RGB Percent47.06%, 53.33%, 55.69%Copy color code
HSVHue: 196° Saturation: 15.49% Value: 55.69%Copy color code
HSLhsl(196, 9, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 15.49 Magenta: 4.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 44.31Copy color code
YIQY: 131.9 I: -11.462 Q: -1.517Copy color code
XYZX: 21.431 Y: 23.554 Z: 29.001Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.638 a:-4.462 b:-5.167Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.638 u:-8.816 v:-6.682Copy color code
Decimal7899278Copy color code
Hunter Lab48.532, -6.11, -1.457Copy color code
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