Behr Writer'S Parchment N280-2
| Code: | N280-2 |
| Name: | Writer'S Parchment |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Writer'S Parchment?
Behr N280-2 Writer'S Parchment exudes an air of sophisticated elegance, with its warm and inviting undertones. This refined shade pairs beautifully with N340-2 Nimbus Cloud for a serene and peaceful ambiance in any space. For a touch of contrast, consider complementing Writer'S Parchment with N500-5 Graphic Charcoal to add depth and drama to your interior. Whether used as the main color or as an accent, this versatile hue effortlessly harmonizes with both light and dark shades, making it a timeless choice for your home decor.
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What are Behr Writer'S Parchment undertones?
Writer'S Parchment 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:
#E9D6BD
RGB code:
233, 214, 189
Is Behr Writer'S Parchment N280-2 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 34° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.
N280-2 Writer'S Parchment HSL code: 34, 50%, 83%
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 Writer'S Parchment
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Writer'S Parchment:
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
N280-2
Writer'S Parchment
Darker shades
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 Writer'S Parchment with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Writer'S Parchment
Writer'S Parchment has an LRV of 69.14% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 69.14%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e9d6bd |  |
| RGB Decimal | 233, 214, 189 | |
| RGB Percent | 91.37%, 83.92%, 74.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 18.88% Value: 91.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 50, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.15 Yellow: 18.88 Key: 8.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 216.831 I: 19.356 Q: -3.761 | |
| XYZ | X: 66.835 Y: 69.092 Z: 57.946 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.55 a:2.598 b:14.735 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.55 u:12.941 v:20.915 | |
| Decimal | 15324861 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.122, -1.938, 16.853 | |
Behr N280-2 Writer'S Parchment
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