Behr Magnetic Gray
N500-5 · #838789 · LRV ~24
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Shaker Gray (~98% proximity)Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24 (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 Benjamin Moore Shaker Gray (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Magnetic Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
24 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
N500-5
HEX
#838789
RGB
131, 135, 137
HSL
200°, 2%, 53%
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Magnetic Gray FAQ
What undertone does Magnetic Gray have?
Magnetic Gray 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 Magnetic Gray?
Magnetic Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24 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 Magnetic Gray in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Shaker Gray (1594), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), ~97% proximity; Valspar: City Storm (4008-2A), ~97% proximity; PPG: Dover Gray (PPG1001-5), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Dover Gray (PPG1001-5), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Gray (DEGR59), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~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 Magnetic Gray?
The HEX code of Magnetic Gray (N500-5) is #838789, RGB 131, 135, 137. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.