Behr Dry Brown N230-5

What are Behr Dry Brown undertones?

The undertone of Dry Brown can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Dry Brown N230-5 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 26° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N230-5 Dry Brown HSL code: 26, 14%, 52%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Dry Brown

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dry Brown:

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

N230-5
Dry Brown

• PPU17-12
  Smoked Mauve

  

• N200-5
  Woodcraft

  

• MQ2-57
  Art District

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

Darker shades

N230-5
Dry Brown

• MQ2-39
  Rare Wood

  

• N210-6
  Swiss Brown

  

• PPU5-03
  Antique Earth

  

• PPU5-18
  Chocolate Swirl

  

• N200-7
  Underground

  

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 Dry Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

N230-5
Dry Brown

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Dry Brown

Dry Brown has an LRV of 24.4% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#968374
RGB Decimal	150, 131, 116
RGB Percent	58.82%, 51.37%, 45.49%
HSV	Hue: 26° Saturation: 22.67% Value: 58.82%
HSL	hsl(26, 14, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.67 Yellow: 22.67 Key: 41.18
YIQ	Y: 134.971 I: 16.142 Q: -0.649
XYZ	X: 23.846 Y: 23.978 Z: 19.89
CIE Lab	L:56.066 a:4.723 b:10.77
CIE Luv	L:56.066 u:12.669 v:13.554
Decimal	9864052
Hunter Lab	48.968, 1.232, 10.194