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Behr Bitter Sage (N390-4) Paint Color


Color Name: Bitter Sage (N390-4)
Hex Color Code: #97A18D
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 161, 141)
CMYK Values*: 6.2%, 0.0%, 12.4%, 36.9%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Bitter Sage (N390-4) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bitter Sage (N390-4)?

Bitter Sage (N390-4) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bitter Sage (N390-4) is #97A18D, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 161, 141).

In the RGB color model, Bitter Sage (N390-4) has a red value of 151, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 9.6 % saturation, and 59.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bitter Sage (N390-4) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.


Bitter Sage (N390-4) is cool or warm?

The color Bitter Sage (N390-4) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Bitter Sage (N390-4)?

Bitter Sage (N390-4) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Bitter Sage (N390-4)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Bitter Sage (N390-4) 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 34 puts Behr Bitter Sage (N390-4) paint color in the darker 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


Bitter Sage (N390-4) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 161, 141)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
161 (63.1%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.21%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.42%
Key
36.86%

HSL

HSL(90deg, 9.6 %, 59.2 %)

Hue
90°
Saturation
9.62 %.
Lightness
59.22 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 91, 75)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
91 (35.7%)
Blue
75 (29.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90°
Saturation
12.42 %.
Brightness / Value
63.14 %.

HWB

H: 90°

W: 55.29 %

B: 36.86 %

XYZ

X : 30.32

Y : 33.99

Z : 30.16

YXY

Y1 : 33.99

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 36.86%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 34 %

Munsell Color System

7.4GY 6.3/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 64.96

A : -7.33

B : 9.2

CIE-Lch

L : 64.96

C : 11.77

H : 128.53

CIE-Luv

L : 64.96

U : -4.71

V : 14.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.3

A : -9.22

B : 10.14






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bitter Sage (N390-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Bitter Sage (N390-4) (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.



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


Pantone PMS


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Pantone PMS


#94A596
PANTONE 5635 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4180 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 8340 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to RAL Classic


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to British Standard 4800


#829B76
BS 16-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Bitter Sage (N390-4) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bitter Sage (N390-4) (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.


Valspar


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Valspar


#95A088
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
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New Patina (P061)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Behr


#93A190
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ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to PPG Paints


#8E9B88
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ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#92987D
Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Dunn-Edwards


#8E9985
Linden Spear (DE 6285)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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Fair Spring (DE 6264)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Sherwin Williams


#909886
Jade Dragon (SW 9129)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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Green Onyx (SW 9128)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
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Rookwood Jade (SW 2812)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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Agate Green (SW 7742)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bitter Sage (N390-4) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bitter Sage (N390-4) to Benjamin Moore


#919D82
Kennebunkport Green (HC-123)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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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


Bitter Sage (N390-4) - #97A18D Color Images and Patterns


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