Behr Orion Gray N510-6

Official page:Orion Gray N510-6
Code:N510-6
Name:Orion Gray
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Orion Gray?

Behr Orion Gray (N510-6) is a sophisticated and versatile color that adds a modern touch to any space. This striking shade of gray has subtle blue undertones, creating a cool and calming atmosphere. Orion Gray pairs beautifully with crisp whites like Behr Frost (W-F-500) for a clean and elegant look. To add warmth and depth, consider combining Orion Gray with rich tones such as Behr Midnight Blue (S530-7) or Behr Pepper Mill (PPU24-23). Whether used as a main wall color or for accent pieces, Behr Orion Gray brings a timeless appeal to your interior design.

Orion Gray for living room (5 photos)

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

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Behr N510-6 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)

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

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Behr Orion Gray reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Orion Gray undertones?

Orion Gray has a 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:

#535558

RGB code:

83, 85, 88

Is Behr Orion Gray N510-6 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 216°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

N510-6 Orion Gray HSL code: 216, 3%, 34%

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 Orion 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 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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Orion Gray:

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 Orion Gray with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

LRV of Orion Gray

Orion Gray has an LRV of 9% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9%, 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#535558Copy color code
RGB Decimal83, 85, 88Copy color code
RGB Percent32.55%, 33.33%, 34.51%Copy color code
HSVHue: 216° Saturation: 5.68% Value: 34.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(216, 3, 34)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 5.68 Magenta: 3.41 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 65.49Copy color code
YIQY: 84.744 I: -2.156 Q: 0.511Copy color code
XYZX: 8.577 Y: 9.041 Z: 10.523Copy color code
CIE LabL:36.062 a:-0.139 b:-2.019Copy color code
CIE LuvL:36.062 u:-1.238 v:-2.526Copy color code
Decimal5461336Copy color code
Hunter Lab30.067, -1.701, 0.297Copy color code
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