Behr Whale Gray N470-6

Official color page:Whale Gray N470-6
Color code:N470-6
Color name:Whale Gray
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Whale Gray?

Transform your space with an elegant touch of sophistication by painting your walls in Behr Whale Gray (N470-6). This versatile and timeless shade exudes a sense of calm and tranquility, making it the perfect backdrop for any room. Pair Whale Gray with accents in crisp white for a classic look, or add pops of navy blue for a modern twist. Incorporate natural textures such as wood or rattan to complement the warm undertones of this exquisite color. Elevate your interior design with Behr's Whale Gray (N470-6) for a chic and inviting atmosphere that will surely impress.

Whale Gray for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Behr N470-6 on kitchen cabinets

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Behr Whale Gray reviews

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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 Whale Gray undertones?

Blue is Behr Whale Gray 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

R
G
B

HEX value

HEX value:

#59676B

RGB code:

89, 103, 107

Is Behr Whale Gray N470-6 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 193° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N470-6 Whale Gray HSL code: 193, 9%, 38%

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 Whale Gray:

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.