Supernova (Behr N510-4)
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Supernova (Behr N510-4) is a deep, neutral gray from Behr: LRV 36.7, so it reflects about 37 percent of the light that hits it.
Colors that go with Supernova
Four Behr colors picked for Supernova by this site's color math: a trim white, a deeper gray, a quiet contrast from another family, a dark accent. Behr did not choose these pairings.
Closest match in every other brand
Each brand's closest color to Supernova, ranked by CIEDE2000 (deltaE): under 1.0 is indistinguishable, 1.0 to 2.3 very close, 2.3 to 5 noticeably different, over 5 clearly different.
| Brand | Closest color | Code | LRV | deltaE | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Network Gray | SW 7073 | 37 | 1.1 | very close |
| Benjamin Moore | Delray Gray | 1614 | 34.9 | 1.6 | very close |
| Valspar | Drizzling Mist | 4006-1C | 35 | 1.2 | very close |
| PPG Paints | Ufo | 1011-4 | 34 | 1.9 | very close |
Lighter and darker in Behr
The Behr gray colors nearest to Supernova (LRV 36.7 (estimated)) by LRV.
Lighter than Supernova
Darker than Supernova
Color data
| Brand | Behr |
|---|---|
| Color code | N510-4 |
| Hex | #9FA4A8 |
| RGB | 159, 164, 168 |
| HSL | 207°, 5%, 64% |
| LRV (light reflectance value) | 36.7 (estimated from the hex) |
| Lab L*, a*, b* | 67.1, -1.0, -2.7 |
| Undertone | Neutral |
| Temperature | neutral |
| Color family | Gray |
Same paint, two kinds of light
Supernova (Behr N510-4), published as #9FA4A8
#8E9AA6
#B1AEA8
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Common questions
- What is the LRV of Supernova (Behr N510-4)?
- Supernova has an LRV of 36.7 (estimated from its hex value). LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white) and measures the share of light a surface reflects, so Supernova is a deep color.
- What is the closest match to Supernova in another brand?
- Network Gray (SW 7073) from Sherwin-Williams, at a deltaE of 1.1 (very close).
- Is Supernova warm or cool?
- Behr lists Supernova as neutral, with a Neutral undertone. Its Lab b* value is -2.7; a higher b* is warmer and yellower, a lower one cooler and bluer.
Sources: hex as published by the manufacturer, via PaintDB (CC BY 4.0); LRV is not published by Behr for this color and is estimated here from the color's own hex value. Color differences are CIEDE2000 values computed by this site from the hex values (data snapshot 2026-10-01). Color names and codes belong to their manufacturers.