Behr Oarsman Blue S450-5
| Code: | S450-5 |
| Name: | Oarsman Blue |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Oarsman Blue?
Introduce the space to a calming and versatile color with Behr's Oarsman Blue paint code S450-5. This serene shade evokes a sense of tranquility and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for various interior design styles. Pair S450-5 Oarsman Blue with soft neutrals like warm taupe and crisp white to create a balanced and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, incorporating accents in shades of charcoal gray or earthy sage can enhance the depth and richness of this luxurious hue. Let Behr's Oarsman Blue S450-5 paint elevate your space with its timeless elegance and understated charm.
Oarsman Blue for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Behr Oarsman Blue undertones?
Oarsman 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:
#648D95
RGB code:
100, 141, 149
Is Behr Oarsman Blue S450-5 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 190°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
S450-5 Oarsman Blue HSL code: 190, 20%, 49%
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 Oarsman 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 Oarsman 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
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 Oarsman Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Oarsman Blue
Oarsman Blue has an LRV of 22.37% 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 22.37%, 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 | #648d95 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 100, 141, 149 | |
| RGB Percent | 39.22%, 55.29%, 58.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 190° Saturation: 32.89% Value: 58.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 20, 49) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 32.89 Magenta: 5.37 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 129.653 I: -27.003 Q: -6.183 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.203 Y: 23.928 Z: 31.98 | |
| CIE Lab | L:56.016 a:-12.014 b:-8.779 | |
| CIE Luv | L:56.016 u:-20.193 v:-10.94 | |
| Decimal | 6589845 | |
| Hunter Lab | 48.916, -11.88, -4.52 | |
Behr S450-5 Oarsman Blue
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