Behr Silhouette N540-4
| Code: | N540-4 |
| Name: | Silhouette |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Silhouette?
Introducing Behr Silhouette, a deep and mysterious hue in code N540-4 that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This rich charcoal color exudes elegance and pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like Code N220-2 Dusty Lilac and warm tones like Code S190-3 Gray Sage. For a bold and modern look, consider pairing Silhouette with contrasting shades such as Code BWC-21 Crisp Linen or Code M180-7 Carbon. Whether adorning a feature wall or used as an accent color, Behr Silhouette brings depth and character to your interior design scheme.
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What are Behr Silhouette undertones?
Silhouette has a clear blue 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:
#9698A2
RGB code:
150, 152, 162
Is Behr Silhouette N540-4 cool or warm?
With a hue of 230°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
N540-4 Silhouette HSL code: 230, 6%, 61%
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 Silhouette
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Silhouette:
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
N540-4
Silhouette
Darker shades
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 Silhouette with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 50, such as Behr Potting Soil and Mocha Accent.
LRV of Silhouette
Silhouette has an LRV of 31.82% 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 31.82%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9698a2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 150, 152, 162 | |
| RGB Percent | 58.82%, 59.61%, 63.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 230° Saturation: 7.41% Value: 63.53% | |
| HSL | hsl(230, 6, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.41 Magenta: 6.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.47 | |
| YIQ | Y: 152.542 I: -4.405 Q: 2.689 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.326 Y: 31.549 Z: 38.665 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.968 a:1.279 b:-5.475 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.968 u:-1.677 v:-8.217 | |
| Decimal | 9869474 | |
| Hunter Lab | 56.168, -1.921, -1.495 |
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