Behr Silver Marlin N360-2

Code:N360-2
Name:Silver Marlin
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Silver Marlin?

Celebrate elegance and serenity with Behr Silver Marlin (N360-2), a graceful hue that exudes sophistication and tranquility. This soft, silvery tone effortlessly elevates any space, making it perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms seeking a touch of refinement. Silver Marlin's (N360-2) versatility allows it to complement both modern and traditional decor styles, creating a timeless and harmonious atmosphere. Embrace a sense of calm and luxury by incorporating Behr N360-2 Silver Marlin into your home, where its gentle charm and understated beauty will captivate all who enter.

Silver Marlin for living room

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

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Behr Silver Marlin living room color
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Behr Silver Marlin living room interior
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Behr Silver Marlin living room color
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Behr Silver Marlin living room interior
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Behr Silver Marlin living room color
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Behr Silver Marlin reviews

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What are Behr Silver Marlin undertones?

The undertone of Silver Marlin can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#C8C8C0

RGB code:

200, 200, 192

Is Behr Silver Marlin N360-2 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 60° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N360-2 Silver Marlin HSL code: 60, 7%, 77%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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 Silver Marlin

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Silver Marlin:

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 Silver Marlin with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.

LRV of Silver Marlin

Silver Marlin has an LRV of 57.1% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 57.1%, 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#c8c8c0Copy color code
RGB Decimal200, 200, 192Copy color code
RGB Percent78.43%, 78.43%, 75.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 60° Saturation: 4.0% Value: 78.43%Copy color code
HSLhsl(60, 7, 77)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.0 Key: 21.57Copy color code
YIQY: 199.088 I: 2.571 Q: -2.49Copy color code
XYZX: 53.986 Y: 57.394 Z: 58.089Copy color code
CIE LabL:80.401 a:-1.44 b:3.999Copy color code
CIE LuvL:80.401 u:0.446 v:6.191Copy color code
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Hunter Lab75.759, -5.378, 7.57Copy color code
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