Astronomical
Astronomical begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#474b4aLRV
7.17
Astronomical in Rooms
Follow Astronomical from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 3 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Kitchen Photo
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Astronomical (N450-7) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 7.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
The kitchen island painted in Astronomical draws focus as a stunning centerpiece for gathering.
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1 Misc Photo
Viewed across 1 misc image in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, Astronomical (N450-7) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 7.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Accent walls in Astronomical create a dramatic, jewel-toned backdrop for minimalist décor.
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1 Bedroom Photo
In a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, the most interesting quality of Astronomical (N450-7) may be the way it responds to bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. Its green undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Bedroom walls in Astronomical establish a serene, sophisticated sleeping environment.
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Similar Colors
At LRV 21 vs 7, Shutter Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Cordite reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Juniper Ash reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 7), opening up a space where Astronomical encloses it.
Mountain Pine reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Echo Park reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Astronomical encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Introducing Behr Astronomical N450-7 - a rich and deep hue that exudes sophistication and mystery. This captivating color pairs effortlessly with soft neutrals like white and taupe, creating a harmonious balance of light and dark. For a bolder contrast, consider pairing Astronomical with shades of charcoal or navy blue to make a striking statement in any space. 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