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Behr Light Year (N370-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Light Year (N370-3)
Hex Color Code: #BFBFB4
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 191, 180)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 5.8%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Light Year (N370-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Light Year (N370-3)?

Light Year (N370-3) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Year (N370-3) is #BFBFB4, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 191, 180).

In the RGB color model, Light Year (N370-3) has a red value of 191, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 180. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.8% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 7.9 % saturation, and 72.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Year (N370-3) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Light Year (N370-3) is cool or warm?

The color Light Year (N370-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Light Year (N370-3)?

Light Year (N370-3) has an LRV of nearly 52. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Light Year (N370-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of Light Year (N370-3) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 52 puts Behr Light Year (N370-3) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Light Year (N370-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 191, 180)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
180 (70.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.76%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 7.9 %, 72.7 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
7.91 %.
Lightness
72.75 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 63, 46)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
63 (24.6%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
5.76 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 70.59 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 48.35

Y : 51.63

Z : 50.6

YXY

Y1 : 51.63

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 25.10%

Y : 29.41%


LRV

~ 51.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.2GY 7.6/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 77.06

A : -1.97

B : 5.54

CIE-Lch

L : 77.06

C : 5.88

H : 109.62

CIE-Luv

L : 77.06

U : 0.61

V : 8.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.86

A : -5.63

B : 8.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Year (N370-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Light Year (N370-3) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Pantone PMS


#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#CCC8BF
PANTONE 9083 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)





Paint similar to Light Year (N370-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Year (N370-3) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Sherwin Williams


#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#BEC3BB
Comfort Gray (SW 6205)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#C9C9C0
Aloof Gray (SW 6197)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Behr


#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#C8C8C0
Silver Marlin (N360-2)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#CAC9C0
Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to PPG Paints


#BEC4B7
Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#CDCCBE
Metallic Mist (PPG1032-1)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Benjamin Moore


#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#C7C8B7
Vale Mist (1494)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#BBC3BB
Tranquility (AF-490)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Valspar


#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#CACDC1
Sparkling Sage (5005-3B)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#D0CFC6
Passing Shadow (T668)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Light Year (N370-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Year (N370-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#CBCDC4
Silhouette (DE 6276)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Light Year (N370-3) - #BFBFB4 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Light Year (N370-3) - #BFBFB4 Color Images and Patterns


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