Behr

Boreal

N420-5

Boreal by Behr is a muted blue-green with noticeable gray undertones, giving it a desaturated, earthy character. Its Light Reflectance Value of 48 places it at the midpoint of the reflectance scale, meaning it absorbs and reflects light roughly equally. The green-gray lean distinguishes it from purer blues and positions it as a nature-derived neutral.

Boreal is appropriate for living areas, bedrooms, or bathrooms where moderate depth is intended. It coordinates with Behr Silver Drop and Dolphin Fin for tonal layering, Rainy Afternoon for an analogous scheme, and Swiss Coffee for lighter contrast.

Color Codes

HEX
#717e73
RGB Decimal
113, 126, 115
RGB Percent
44.3%, 49.4%, 45.1%
HSL
129.2, 5.4%, 46.9%
HSV
129.2, 10.3%, 49.4%
CMYK
10.3%, 0.0%, 8.7%, 50.6%
YIQ
120.9, -4.2, -6.2
XYZ
17.37, 19.67, 19.10
CIE Lab
51.46, -7.07, 4.35
CIE Luv
51.46, -6.67, 7.02
Hunter Lab
44.35, -5.52, 3.36
Decimal
7437939

Boreal in Real Homes (6 Photos)

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Boreal in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Boreal under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Boreal under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

129°

Green Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

5%

Very Muted

LRV

48.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel