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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): Gray





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)?

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
Aluminium
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#848482
Old Silver
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#808080
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


#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


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


#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


RAL Design


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


#828282
RAL 000 55 00 - Medium Grey
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#8F8F8E
RAL 000 60 00 - Ash Grey
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#8A9098
RAL 260 60 05 - Seal Grey
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


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



#808080
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


#858A8E
Overcast (PPU26-21)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#7F8384
Legendary Gray (PPU26-03)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#868988
Slate Rock (N460-5)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


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


#7F8487
Englewood Cliffs (1607)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#83898A
Shaker Gray (1594)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#7F8386
Rock Gray (1615)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#7E8283
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
City Storm (4008-2A)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#878E8F
Barometer (M259)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#7C878B
Sharkfin (4007-2A)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#7D7F83
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


#848585
Dover Gray (PPG1001-5)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#838B91
Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#828388
Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#7B8588
Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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


#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#8D8F8E
Stieglitz Silver (DET 612)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% 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


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


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