Behr Stonewashed Brown N190-2

Code:N190-2
Name:Stonewashed Brown
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Stonewashed Brown?

Welcome to a world of warmth and sophistication with Behr Stonewashed Brown (N190-2). This rich and inviting hue evokes the cozy embrace of a rustic cabin, infusing any space with a sense of natural beauty and comfort. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices seeking a touch of earthy elegance, Stonewashed Brown (N190-2) pairs seamlessly with leather furnishings, wood accents, and soft textiles for a timeless look. Create a sanctuary of style and serenity with this versatile color that lends a grounding presence to any room it graces. Explore the endless possibilities of design with Behr Stonewashed Brown (N190-2) and transform your home into a haven of tranquility and charm.

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What are Behr Stonewashed Brown undertones?

Stonewashed Brown has a clear red 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:

#DCCCC0

RGB code:

220, 204, 192

Is Behr Stonewashed Brown N190-2 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 26°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

N190-2 Stonewashed Brown HSL code: 26, 29%, 81%

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 Stonewashed Brown

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Stonewashed Brown:

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.

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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 Stonewashed Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

LRV of Stonewashed Brown

Stonewashed Brown has an LRV of 62.57% 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 62.57%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#dcccc0Copy color code
RGB Decimal220, 204, 192Copy color code
RGB Percent86.27%, 80.00%, 75.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 26° Saturation: 12.73% Value: 86.27%Copy color code
HSLhsl(26, 29, 81)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.27 Yellow: 12.73 Key: 13.73Copy color code
YIQY: 207.416 I: 13.391 Q: -0.35Copy color code
XYZX: 60.621 Y: 62.208 Z: 58.669Copy color code
CIE LabL:83.024 a:3.565 b:7.984Copy color code
CIE LuvL:83.024 u:10.206 v:11.106Copy color code
Decimal14470336Copy color code
Hunter Lab78.872, -0.831, 11.108Copy color code
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