Behr Posture & Pose N560-1
| Code: | N560-1 |
| Name: | Posture & Pose |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Posture & Pose?
Step into a tranquil haven with Behr Posture & Pose (N560-1) enveloping your walls in a soft, ethereal hue. This delicate blend of warm grays and subtle blues evokes a sense of serenity and elegance, perfect for creating a calming retreat in your bedroom or a peaceful ambiance in your living room. Posture & Pose (N560-1) pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor, lending a sophisticated touch to any space. Transform your home into a sanctuary of style with this versatile and soothing color.
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What are Behr Posture & Pose undertones?
The undertone of Posture & Pose can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#C7C4CD
RGB code:
199, 196, 205
Is Behr Posture & Pose N560-1 cool or warm?
With a hue of 260° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
N560-1 Posture & Pose HSL code: 260, 8%, 79%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Posture & Pose
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Posture & Pose:
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
N560-1
Posture & Pose
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 Posture & Pose with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 80, such as Behr Milkweed Pod and Summer Green.
LRV of Posture & Pose
Posture & Pose has an LRV of 56.36% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 56.36%, 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 | #c7c4cd | |
| RGB Decimal | 199, 196, 205 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.04%, 76.86%, 80.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 260° Saturation: 4.39% Value: 80.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(260, 8, 79) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.93 Magenta: 4.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 19.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 197.923 I: -1.104 Q: 3.435 | |
| XYZ | X: 54.31 Y: 56.03 Z: 65.695 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.631 a:2.705 b:-4.119 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.631 u:1.166 v:-6.713 | |
| Decimal | 13092045 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.853, -1.482, 0.361 |
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