Behr Writer'S Parchment N280-2
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| Code: | N280-2 |
| Name: | Writer'S Parchment |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Writer'S Parchment?
Behr Writer'S Parchment N280-2 is a light, warm neutral with a soft beige-peach cast that keeps it from reading stark or gray. Its pale value makes it a useful wall color for bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways where a little warmth is wanted without moving into a deeper tan. In daylight, this shade can appear creamy and lightly sunwashed, while warmer evening bulbs may bring out its subtle rosy undertone. Pair it with off-white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, and muted terracotta or clay accents for an earthy, layered look. It is best suited to broad interior walls, though it can also soften a small entry or reading nook.
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What are Behr Writer'S Parchment undertones?
Writer'S Parchment is a light, muted golden beige. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
233, 214, 189
Is Behr Writer'S Parchment 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 in 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
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