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Behr Calligraphy

N490-6 · #59636A · LRV 12.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace is a 98% match

Calligraphy (N490-6) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 12.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (98% match).

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LRV

12.1 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

N490-6

HEX

#59636A

RGB

89, 99, 106

HSL

205°, 9%, 38%

Family

Grays

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Calligraphy FAQ

What undertone does Calligraphy have?

Calligraphy is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Calligraphy in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace (SW 6251), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Powell Gray (CW-665), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 98%; Valspar: Crucible (4006-2B), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Made of Steel (DET593), 96%; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 95%; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.