Behr Race Track N180-3

Code:N180-3
Name:Race Track
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Race Track?

Immerse your space in the sophisticated allure of Behr Race Track (N180-3). This timeless hue exudes a sense of calm and elegance, making it perfect for a variety of interior design styles. Pair Behr Race Track with crisp whites (e.g. Ultra Pure White) for a classic and clean look, or complement it with warm neutrals like Tawny Birch (P210-4) for a cozy and inviting feel. For a modern twist, consider incorporating touches of soft grays such as Silver Drop (790C-2) to create a harmonious palette that will elevate any room. Embrace the versatility of Behr Race Track and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and sophistication.

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What are Behr Race Track undertones?

Race Track 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:

#CBBEB5

RGB code:

203, 190, 181

Is Behr Race Track N180-3 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 25°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

N180-3 Race Track HSL code: 25, 17%, 75%

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 Race Track

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Race Track:

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 Race Track with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

LRV of Race Track

Race Track has an LRV of 53.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 53.21%, 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#cbbeb5Copy color code
RGB Decimal203, 190, 181Copy color code
RGB Percent79.61%, 74.51%, 70.98%Copy color code
HSVHue: 25° Saturation: 10.84% Value: 79.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(25, 17, 75)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.4 Yellow: 10.84 Key: 20.39Copy color code
YIQY: 192.861 I: 10.639 Q: -0.051Copy color code
XYZX: 51.381 Y: 52.86 Z: 51.2Copy color code
CIE LabL:77.792 a:3.032 b:6.186Copy color code
CIE LuvL:77.792 u:8.212 v:8.51Copy color code
Decimal13352629Copy color code
Hunter Lab72.705, -1.087, 9.141Copy color code
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