Behr Silken Pine N430-7

Code:N430-7
Name:Silken Pine
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Silken Pine?

Elevate your space with the serene and sophisticated beauty of Behr Silken Pine (N430-7) paint. This luxurious shade of green infuses a sense of calm and harmony, perfect for creating a relaxing environment in any room. Pair Silken Pine with soft ivory (PPU7-13) accents for a timeless and elegant look, or add pops of navy blue (S530-7) for a modern and stylish contrast. Incorporate natural textures like wood and rattan to complement the rich depth of Silken Pine and bring a touch of nature indoors. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor accents, this color will transform your space into a sanctuary of refined beauty.

Silken Pine for living room

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

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Behr N430-7 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.

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What are Behr Silken Pine undertones?

The undertones of Silken Pine can be accurately described as a Green and Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#495D5A

RGB code:

73, 93, 90

Is Behr Silken Pine N430-7 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 171° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N430-7 Silken Pine HSL code: 171, 12%, 33%

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.
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 Silken Pine

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Silken Pine:

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.

Lighter shades

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 Silken Pine with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 351, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

LRV of Silken Pine

Silken Pine has an LRV of 9.68% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.68%, 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#495d5aCopy color code
RGB Decimal73, 93, 90Copy color code
RGB Percent28.63%, 36.47%, 35.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 171° Saturation: 21.51% Value: 36.47%Copy color code
HSLhsl(171, 12, 33)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 21.51 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.23 Key: 63.53Copy color code
YIQY: 86.678 I: -10.954 Q: -5.164Copy color code
XYZX: 8.507 Y: 9.983 Z: 11.149Copy color code
CIE LabL:37.812 a:-8.293 b:-0.787Copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.812 u:-9.997 v:0.174Copy color code
Decimal4808026Copy color code
Hunter Lab31.596, -7.234, 1.196Copy color code