Behr Tin Foil N500-3

Color code:N500-3
Color name:Tin Foil
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Tin Foil?

Behr's N500-3 Tin Foil is a sophisticated and timeless hue that adds a touch of understated elegance to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like Magnolia Blossom and Olive Leaf, creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere. For a more dramatic look, consider combining it with deep shades like Espresso Beans or Midnight Show for a bold and striking effect. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, N500-3 Tin Foil adds depth and character to your interior design scheme.

What are Behr Tin Foil undertones?

Blue is Behr Tin Foil 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#ACB0B0

RGB code:

172, 176, 176

Is Behr Tin Foil N500-3 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 180° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N500-3 Tin Foil HSL code: 180, 2%, 68%

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 Grey 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 Tin Foil:

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

Tin Foil N500-3 vs Silverstone PPU26-08

Behr Tin Foil N500-3 vs Behr Silverstone PPU26-08Open Tin Foil N500-3
LRV: 42.84%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 44.81%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold

Tin Foil N500-3 vs Uncertain Gray SW 6234

Behr Tin Foil N500-3 vs Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray SW 6234Open Tin Foil N500-3
LRV: 42.84%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 41.64%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold