Behr Shadow Blue N480-3
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- Shadow Blue for bedroom (2 photos)
- Behr Shadow Blue reviews (1 photo)
- What are Behr Shadow Blue undertones?
- Is Shadow Blue N480-3 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Shadow Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Shadow Blue N480-3
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | N480-3 |
| Name: | Shadow Blue |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Shadow Blue?
Behr Shadow Blue N480-3 is a light, muted blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright or sweet. Its #a6b5bd value suggests a cool-leaning mid-light tone, with enough softness for larger wall areas in bedrooms, bathrooms, or a home office. In daylight, Shadow Blue can appear airy and lightly weathered, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring its gray character forward. Pair it with crisp white trim for definition, pale oak for warmth, or charcoal accents for a sharper contrast. It also suits painted cabinetry when you want color that remains quiet rather than dominant.
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LRV of Shadow Blue
Shadow Blue has an LRV of 44.27% 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 44.27%, 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 | #a6b5bd |
| RGB Decimal | 166, 181, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 65.10%, 70.98%, 74.12% |
| HSV | Hue: 201° Saturation: 12.17% Value: 74.12% |
| HSL | hsl(201, 15, 70) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 12.17 Magenta: 4.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.88 |
| YIQ | Y: 177.427 I: -11.509 Q: -0.683 |
| XYZ | X: 41.432 Y: 44.828 Z: 54.6 |
| CIE Lab | L:72.779 a:-3.552 b:-5.828 |
| CIE Luv | L:72.779 u:-8.523 v:-8.176 |
| Decimal | 10925501 |
| Hunter Lab | 66.954, -6.71, -1.483 |
