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Behr Boreal (N420-5) Paint Color


Color Name: Boreal (N420-5)
Hex Color Code: #717E73
RGB Color Code: RGB(113, 126, 115)
CMYK Values*: 10.3%, 0.0%, 8.7%, 50.6%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Boreal (N420-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Boreal (N420-5)?

Boreal (N420-5) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boreal (N420-5) is #717E73, and the RGB color code is RGB(113, 126, 115).

In the RGB color model, Boreal (N420-5) has a red value of 113, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 115. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.7% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 129.2° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boreal (N420-5) has a hue of 129.2° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.


Boreal (N420-5) is cool or warm?

The color Boreal (N420-5) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Boreal (N420-5)?

Boreal (N420-5) has an LRV of nearly 20. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Boreal (N420-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Boreal (N420-5) 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 20 puts Behr Boreal (N420-5) 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


Boreal (N420-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(113, 126, 115)
Red
113 (44.3%)
Green
126 (49.4%)
Blue
115 (45.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
10.32%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
8.73%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(129.23deg, 5.4 %, 46.9 %)

Hue
129.23°
Saturation
5.44 %.
Lightness
46.86 %.

RYB

RYB(79, 110, 109)
Red
79 (30.9%)
Yellow
110 (43.3%)
Blue
109 (42.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
129.23°
Saturation
10.32 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 129.23°

W: 44.31 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 17.37

Y : 19.67

Z : 19.1

YXY

Y1 : 19.67

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 55.69%

M : 50.59%

Y : 54.90%


LRV

~ 19.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.5G 5.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 51.46

A : -7.07

B : 4.35

CIE-Lch

L : 51.46

C : 8.3

H : 148.37

CIE-Luv

L : 51.46

U : -6.67

V : 7.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.35

A : -7.72

B : 5.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Boreal (N420-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Boreal (N420-5) (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.



#738678
Xanadu
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#78866B
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ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Pantone PMS


#6A7E71
PANTONE 4198 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#6A7966
PANTONE 4182 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#708573
PANTONE 5625 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#677C7A
PANTONE 4187 C
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to RAL Classic


#7F8274
RAL 7033 - Cement Gray
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Boreal (N420-5) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Boreal (N420-5) (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.


Behr


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Behr


#69756C
Heritage Park (PPU12-18)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#7E867C
Village Green (N410-5)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#7B8370
Cactus Garden (PPU11-18)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Dunn-Edwards


#707B71
Boxwood (DEC 778)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#778071
Harbor Mist Gray (DET 515)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#76857B
Limerick (DE 6299)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#707C78
Gray Monument (DET 602)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Benjamin Moore


#738071
Lush (AF-475)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#737E6B
Rosepine (461)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#707C79
Porch Swing (CSP-750)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#687666
Cushing Green (HC-125)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)





Valspar


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Valspar


#748377
Salty Sea (8003-34F)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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Privet (V098-5)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#6F847A
Blueridge Fir (5004-4B)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#6E7975
Gray Flannel Suit (T695)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to Sherwin Williams


#7A8076
Retreat (SW 6207)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#6D817B
Studio Blue Green (SW 0047)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#7B8070
Dried Thyme (SW 6186)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Boreal (N420-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Boreal (N420-5) to PPG Paints


#728478
Calabash Clash (PPG1135-6)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#737B6C
Thyme Green (PPG1128-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#6A7B6B
English Ivy (PPG1134-6)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#768371
Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% 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


Boreal (N420-5) - #717E73 Color Images and Patterns


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