# Behr Calligraphy

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/calligraphy-n490-6](https://plan-home.com/color/calligraphy-n490-6)

Behr Calligraphy N490-6 is a deep, inky blue-gray that can read almost black in a dim room. Its cool navy undertone becomes clearer in daylight, while warm lamps pull out a softer charcoal cast in the evening. It makes a strong choice for kitchen cabinetry, a study, a powder room, or an accent wall behind a bed. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, and textured linen to keep the dark color from feeling severe. In north-facing spaces, use it where a moody, shadowed look is welcome rather than expecting a bright blue.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Calligraphy
- **Color code:** N490-6
- **HEX:** #59636A
- **RGB:** 89, 99, 106
- **LRV:** 12.07%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue, Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 205° Saturation: 16.04% Value: 41.57%
- **HSL:** hsl(205, 9, 38)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 16.04 Magenta: 6.6 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 58.43
- **YIQ:** Y: 96.808 I: -8.208 Q: 0.063
- **XYZ:** X: 11.182 Y: 12.088 Z: 15.376
- **CIE Lab:** L:41.355 a:-2.221 b:-5.26
- **CIE Luv:** L:41.355 u:-5.589 v:-6.685
- **Decimal:** 5858154
- **Hunter Lab:** 34.768, -3.432, -1.883

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Powell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-powell-gray-cw-665)
- [Sherwin Williams Outerspace](https://plan-home.com/color/outerspace-sw-6251)
- [Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/grays-harbor-sw-6236)
- [Valspar Crucible](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-crucible)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-floor-1630)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-anchor-gray-2126-30)
- [Valspar Carriage Wheel](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-carriage-wheel)
- [Behr Blue Metal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-metal)
- [Behr City Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-city-rain)
- [Sherwin Williams Gibraltar](https://plan-home.com/color/gibraltar-sw-6257)
- [Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nocturnal-gray-2135-30)
- [Valspar Smoky Pitch](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-smoky-pitch)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Sherwin Williams Web Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/web-gray-sw-7075)
- [Sherwin Williams Needlepoint Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/needlepoint-navy-sw-0032)
- [Behr Whale Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whale-gray-n470-6)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-secretreg-csp-625)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Flint Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flint-gray)
- [Behr Dark Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-pewter)
- [Behr Overcast](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-overcast)
- [Behr Liquid Mercury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-liquid-mercury)
- [Behr Radiant Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-radiant-silver)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Chimney](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chimney)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Winter Way](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-winter-way)
- [Behr Little Black Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-black-dress)
- [Behr City Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-city-rain)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.