Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3

Color code:S480-3
Color name:Sydney Harbour
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Sydney Harbour?

Behr's Sydney Harbour (S480-3) exudes a serene and elegant ambiance, evoking the tranquil beauty of waterside locales. This soft and sophisticated shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites, such as Behr's Polar Bear (PPU18-11), creating a clean and timeless look. For a more dramatic contrast, combine Sydney Harbour with deep navy blues like Behr's Dark Truffle (S470-7) to add depth and richness to any space. Whether used as a primary color or as an accent, the versatility of Sydney Harbour makes it a versatile choice for creating a peaceful and stylish atmosphere.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

What are Behr Sydney Harbour undertones?

Blue is Behr Sydney Harbour undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#97BBC8

RGB code:

151, 187, 200

Is Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 196° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

S480-3 Sydney Harbour HSL code: 196, 31%, 69%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sydney Harbour:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Sydney Harbour S480-3 vs Partly Cloudy S500-3

Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3 vs Behr Partly Cloudy S500-3Open Sydney Harbour S480-3
LRV: 44.43%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 45.74%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold

Sydney Harbour S480-3 vs Peaceful Blue S470-3

Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3 vs Behr Peaceful Blue S470-3Open Sydney Harbour S480-3
LRV: 44.43%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 44%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold