Behr Sierra N240-4
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| Code: | N240-4 |
| Name: | Sierra |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Sierra?
Behr Sierra N240-4 is a muted mid-tone beige with a clear warm, tan-leaning cast. Its #bba088 value gives it a softened earthy look, sitting between sandy beige and light clay rather than reading as a crisp neutral. In bright daylight, Sierra can appear lighter and more beige, while warmer evening lighting may bring out its subtle peach-brown warmth. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a grounded neutral is wanted without the cool gray undertones common in many beiges. Pair it with creamy whites, natural oak, woven fibers, terracotta accents, or deep brown details for a layered, natural-material palette.
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LRV of Sierra
Sierra has an LRV of 37.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 37.93%, 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 | #bba088 |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 160, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 73.33%, 62.75%, 53.33% |
| HSV | Hue: 28° Saturation: 27.27% Value: 73.33% |
| HSL | hsl(28, 27, 63) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.44 Yellow: 27.27 Key: 26.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 165.337 I: 23.802 Q: -1.757 |
| XYZ | X: 37.508 Y: 37.485 Z: 28.546 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.64 a:6.231 b:16.202 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.64 u:18.51 v:20.986 |
| Decimal | 12296328 |
| Hunter Lab | 61.225, 2.21, 15.214 |
