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Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) Paint Color


Color Name
Magnetic Gray (N500-5)
Hex Color Code
#838789
RGB Color Code
RGB(131, 135, 137)
CMYK Values*
4.4%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 46.3%
Color Family (Hue)
#838789 Magnetic Gray (N500-5) Paint Behr - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Magnetic Gray (N500-5) color - its meaning and example


What color is Magnetic Gray (N500-5)?

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is #838789, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 135, 137).

In the RGB color model, Magnetic Gray (N500-5) has a red value of 131, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 137. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.4% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 46.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Magnetic Gray (N500-5) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 4.4 % saturation and 53.7 % brightness/value.



Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is cool or warm?

The color Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Magnetic Gray (N500-5)? (For interior and product design)

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Magnetic Gray (N500-5)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) 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 24 puts Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) 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


Magnetic Gray (N500-5) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 135, 137)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
137 (53.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.38%
Magenta
1.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
46.27%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 2.5 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
2.48 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 91, 96)
Red
66 (25.8%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
4.38 %.
Brightness / Value
53.73 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 51.37 %

B: 46.27 %

XYZ

X : 22.54

Y : 23.96

Z : 27.1

YXY

Y1 : 23.96

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 47.06%

Y : 46.27%


LRV

~ 24 %

Munsell Color System

0.5B 5.4/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 56.05

A : -1.06

B : -1.59

CIE-Lch

L : 56.05

C : 1.91

H : 236.24

CIE-Luv

L : 56.05

U : -2.34

V : -2.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.95

A : -3.47

B : 1.43






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Magnetic Gray (N500-5) (Paint - Behr)

Here are the colors similar to Magnetic Gray (N500-5) (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.

#848789 Color
Aluminium
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#848482 Color
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#848482 Color
Old Silver
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#808080 Color
Neon Gray
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


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


British Standard 4800

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to British Standard 4800


Pantone TCX

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Pantone PMS

#888B8D Color
PANTONE Cool Gray 8 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#868787 Color
PANTONE 8400 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#8A8D8F Color
PANTONE 877 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#898D8D Color
PANTONE 423 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)

RAL Classic

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to RAL Design


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#808080 Color
Trolley Gray
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)



Paint similar to Magnetic Gray (N500-5) (Paint - Behr)

Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Magnetic Gray (N500-5) (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

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Behr



Sherwin Williams

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Sherwin Williams

#7F8486 Color
Software (SW 7074)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#7D848B Color
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#7F817E Color
Cityscape (SW 7067)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#7A848D Color
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Benjamin Moore

#83898A Color
Shaker Gray (1594)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#7F8386 Color
Rock Gray (1615)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#7E8283 Color
Whale Gray (2134-40)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)


Valspar

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Valspar

#808585 Color
City Storm (4008-2A)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#878E8F Color
Barometer (M259)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#7C878B Color
Sharkfin (4007-2A)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#7D7F83 Color
Vessel Gray (4005-2A)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to PPG Paints



Dunn-Edwards

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Dunn-Edwards



Farrow & Ball

Magnetic Gray (N500-5) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) to Farrow & Ball

#8C8E8D Color
Plummett (272)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#87847F Color
Mole's Breath (276)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#748284 Color
De Nimes (299)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#7C8E96 Color
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



838789
Magnetic Gray (N500-5)

898583
Gray (Crayola)*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) - #838789?

Color that best contrast with Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) - #838789 is #898583, color name is Gray (Crayola)*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) - #838789?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) - #838789 is #898583, color name is Gray (Crayola)*.





Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Magnetic Gray (N500-5) - #838789 Color Images and Patterns


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