Behr Calligraphy
N490-6 · #59636A · LRV ~12.1
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (~98% proximity)Calligraphy (N490-6) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Calligraphy in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
12.1 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
N490-6
HEX
#59636A
RGB
89, 99, 106
HSL
205°, 9%, 38%
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Calligraphy FAQ
What undertone does Calligraphy have?
Calligraphy is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Calligraphy?
Calligraphy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Calligraphy in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace (SW 6251), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Powell Gray (CW-665), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Crucible (4006-2B), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Made of Steel (DET593), ~96% proximity; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Calligraphy?
The HEX code of Calligraphy (N490-6) is #59636A, RGB 89, 99, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.