Behr Magnetic Gray
N500-5 · #838789 · LRV 24
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Shaker Gray is a 98% matchMagnetic Gray (N500-5) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 24 (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 Benjamin Moore Shaker Gray (98% match).
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LRV
24 · Dark
Undertone
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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Magnetic Gray in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Shaker Gray (1594), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), 97%; Valspar: City Storm (4008-2A), 97%; PPG: Dover Gray (PPG1001-5), 97%; Glidden: Dover Gray (PPG1001-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Gray (DEGR59), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 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 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.