Behr Rainy Afternoon N430-4

Code:N430-4
Name:Rainy Afternoon
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Rainy Afternoon?

Welcome to a space painted in Rainy Afternoon. This soft and soothing color with hints of gray and blue creates a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a calming retreat. Rainy Afternoon pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm taupes, and delicate blush tones to enhance its understated elegance. Picture this alluring color adorning your walls, complemented by furnishings in natural wood tones and accents in soft lavender and sage green. Embrace the understated sophistication of Rainy Afternoon and create a cozy haven in your home.

Rainy Afternoon for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Rainy Afternoon for living room

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space

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Behr N430-4 on kitchen cabinets

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

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Behr Rainy Afternoon reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this 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 Rainy Afternoon undertones?

The undertone of Rainy Afternoon can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#889A95

RGB code:

136, 154, 149

Is Behr Rainy Afternoon N430-4 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 163° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N430-4 Rainy Afternoon HSL code: 163, 8%, 57%

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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
  • 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 Rainy Afternoon

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Rainy Afternoon:

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.

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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 Rainy Afternoon with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 343, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

LRV of Rainy Afternoon

Rainy Afternoon has an LRV of 29.82% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 29.82%, 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#889a95Copy color code
RGB Decimal136, 154, 149Copy color code
RGB Percent53.33%, 60.39%, 58.43%Copy color code
HSVHue: 163° Saturation: 11.69% Value: 60.39%Copy color code
HSLhsl(163, 8, 57)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 11.69 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.25 Key: 39.61Copy color code
YIQY: 148.048 I: -9.119 Q: -5.364Copy color code
XYZX: 27.132 Y: 30.515 Z: 32.886Copy color code
CIE LabL:62.096 a:-7.401 b:0.46Copy color code
CIE LuvL:62.096 u:-9.565 v:1.872Copy color code
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Hunter Lab55.24, -8.998, 3.371Copy color code
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