Behr Shiny Luster N500-1

Color code:N500-1
Color name:Shiny Luster
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Shiny Luster?

Step into rooms painted in Shiny Luster, a warm and inviting hue by Behr. This soft and soothing shade, with its subtle undertones of cream and beige, creates a serene atmosphere perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and nurseries. Shiny Luster adds a touch of elegance to any space, whether it's used as an accent color or as the main palette. Pair it with crisp white trim and furnishings for a timeless look that exudes tranquility and sophistication. Let Shiny Luster envelop you in a cocoon of comfort and style, making your home a haven of peace and beauty.

What are Behr Shiny Luster undertones?

Green is Behr Shiny Luster undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DBDDDB

RGB code:

219, 221, 219

Is Behr Shiny Luster N500-1 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 120° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N500-1 Shiny Luster HSL code: 120, 3%, 86%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Shiny Luster:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Shiny Luster N500-1 vs White Lie MQ3-55

Behr Shiny Luster N500-1 vs Behr White Lie MQ3-55Open Shiny Luster N500-1
LRV: 71.58%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 72.76%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Shiny Luster N500-1 vs Drizzle PPU26-14

Behr Shiny Luster N500-1 vs Behr Drizzle PPU26-14Open Shiny Luster N500-1
LRV: 71.58%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 70.71%
Light color
Temperature: cold