Behr Polo Tan N260-3
| Code: | N260-3 |
| Name: | Polo Tan |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Polo Tan?
The Behr Polo Tan N260-3 brings warmth and sophistication to any space with its subtle hints of both brown and gray. Pairing beautifully with other neutral tones such as crisp white, soft taupe and rich chocolate, this versatile color creates a timeless palette that exudes elegance. Complementing both modern and traditional interiors, Polo Tan adds depth and a sense of calm to a room. By incorporating accents in shades like dusty blue and moss green, this color creates a harmonious and inviting atmosphere that is both chic and comforting. Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, Behr's Polo Tan N260-3 adds a touch of understated luxury to any room.
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What are Behr Polo Tan undertones?
Polo Tan has a clear red 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:
#CAB095
RGB code:
202, 176, 149
Is Behr Polo Tan N260-3 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 31°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
N260-3 Polo Tan HSL code: 31, 33%, 69%
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 Polo Tan
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Polo Tan:
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
N260-3
Polo Tan
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 Polo Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Polo Tan
Polo Tan has an LRV of 46.08% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 46.08%, 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 | #cab095 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 176, 149 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 69.02%, 58.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 26.24% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 33, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.87 Yellow: 26.24 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 180.696 I: 24.17 Q: -2.902 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.307 Y: 45.779 Z: 34.875 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.402 a:5.231 b:17.3 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.402 u:17.922 v:23.03 | |
| Decimal | 13283477 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.66, 1.124, 16.801 | |
Behr N260-3 Polo Tan
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