Urban Raincoat
N440-2 · #BDCBCA · LRV 58 — cool blue-green tone, light — bounces daylight without going clinical.
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What Color Is Urban Raincoat, Really?
Urban Raincoat N440-2 is a light blue-green. Its hex value is #BEDED6 and its LRV is 68, which puts it high on the scale, so it reflects plenty of daylight and keeps a room feeling open. The hue sits at 165 degrees, right between blue and green, with saturation around 33 percent. That is more color than most pale tints carry, so this reads as a real aqua rather than a white with a hint of something.
People pick it when they want a room to feel cool and fresh without going dark. At LRV 68 the color stays airy, and the blue-green base gives bathrooms, laundry rooms, and bedrooms a clean, spa-like calm. It also plays well with white tile and chrome, which is why it shows up so often in wet rooms.
The catch is the saturation. At 33 percent this is not a quiet neutral, and on four walls the aqua is unmistakable. In warm afternoon light it can slide toward mint green, and under cool bulbs it can look colder and more clinical than the chip suggested. Put a large sample on more than one wall before you commit.
The undertone is a cool blue-green. Hue 165 degrees sits almost exactly on the line between the two, so the color can tip either way depending on what surrounds it. Saturation of about 33 percent means the tint is strong enough that you will always see it, unlike most colors at LRV 68.
Neighbors decide which side shows. Against a warm cream or oak it looks greener and more minty. Against a beige tile it can look almost blue. Next to Behr Sonata 530E-3, hex #B8E0E1 at LRV 69, Urban Raincoat reads clearly greener, since Sonata sits further into blue. Next to Behr Whipped Mint MQ3-20, hex #C4DAD4 at LRV 67, it looks cooler and cleaner.
If you have green tile, a blue counter, or existing aqua fixtures, sample against them directly. A nearby stronger blue will push this color green, and a nearby green will push it blue.
Best Rooms and Uses for Urban Raincoat
Wet rooms are the obvious home for this color. Bathrooms, powder rooms, and laundry rooms take it well, because a light blue-green looks clean next to white tile, chrome, and glass, and at LRV 68 it keeps a small windowless room feeling open.
Bedrooms are the second best use. The cool base is restful, and the high LRV keeps it from feeling heavy. It also suits a nursery or a child's room where you want color without saturation on the walls.
In kitchens it works better on cabinetry than on walls, particularly on a lower run or an island where the aqua reads as a soft accent under white uppers.
Outside it is a coastal color. It works as a body color on a cottage or as a porch ceiling, though at 33 percent saturation it will look stronger outdoors in full sun than it does on an interior wall.
How Lighting Changes Urban Raincoat
At LRV 68 Urban Raincoat gives back most of the light it receives, so it stays bright in almost any room. What changes is the balance between blue and green. North-facing rooms give cool, flat daylight that reinforces the blue side, and the walls can read crisp and slightly icy, which can feel cold in a room with no warm materials.
South-facing rooms bring warm sun that lifts the yellow in the light and pushes the color toward mint. West rooms look cooler in the morning and greener by late afternoon, while east rooms do the reverse.
Bulbs matter as much. Warm 2700K lamps make the color noticeably greener and softer at night. Cooler 3500K to 4000K light keeps the blue forward and the whole room cleaner and sharper. In a bathroom with only overhead light, check the sample under those exact fixtures, because that is when most people see the room.
Most complaints about Urban Raincoat are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr N440-2 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Sleepy BlueSW 6225 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 58 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gentle Gray1626 · Benjamin Moore | 3.0 | 57 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Milky Way8004-37B · Valspar | 1.9 | 58 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Babbling BrookPPG1144-3 · PPG / Glidden | 1.2 | 59 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue ShamrockPPG1136-4 · Glidden | 3.3 | 57 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Fluttering Blue428-2DB · Dutch Boy | 1.3 | 58 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Urban Raincoat within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Urban Raincoat vs Similar Colors
Within Behr, Oceanic Climate N470-2, hex #BCDAD7 at LRV 66, is the closest neighbor and reads slightly deeper and more muted. Misty Isle MQ3-19, hex #C2E2DC at LRV 71, is lighter and softer. Cloudy Day 540E-2, hex #BFE0E0 at LRV 70, and Sonata 530E-3, hex #B8E0E1 at LRV 69, both sit further into blue, so pick those if you want less green. Whipped Mint MQ3-20, hex #C4DAD4 at LRV 67, is the greenest and warmest of the group.
Across brands, Benjamin Moore Antiguan Sky 2040-60 at LRV 69 and deltaE 0.64 is effectively the same color. Glidden Lime Foam 50GG 69/134 at deltaE 1.51 and PPG Serendipity PPG1230-2 at deltaE 1.63 are visually identical in normal room light.
Sherwin-Williams Meander Blue SW 6484 at LRV 66 and deltaE 2.47 is very close, so sample first. Dutch Boy Delectable Aqua 233-2DB at deltaE 3.61 is close but visibly different side by side.
Colors That Go With Urban Raincoat
Clean white trim is the safest partner. At LRV 68 the wall is already light, so a bright white keeps the trim reading as trim and keeps the aqua looking fresh rather than dated. A warm cream trim will push Urban Raincoat toward mint, which can be the effect you want in a bedroom but is usually wrong in a bathroom.
For an adjacent surface in the same family, Behr Misty Isle MQ3-19 at LRV 71 is a shade lighter, and Behr Oceanic Climate N470-2 at LRV 66 is slightly deeper and quieter. Behr River Rock 730E-3 at LRV 67 is the softest and greenest of the group.
Natural materials keep it from feeling clinical. Light oak, rattan, jute, and unlacquered brass all warm it up, while chrome and polished nickel keep it crisp. A single dark anchor, such as a black vanity or door, gives the room a place to rest.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BDCBCA in HSL space. Pair Urban Raincoat with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Urban Raincoat FAQ
Is Urban Raincoat warm or cool?
Urban Raincoat is cool. Its hue sits at 165 degrees, on the line between blue and green, with about 33 percent saturation, so it is a clear cool aqua. Warm afternoon sun and 2700K bulbs pull it toward mint and make it feel softer, while cool daylight and 4000K bulbs keep the blue forward.
What LRV is Behr Urban Raincoat?
Urban Raincoat N440-2 has an LRV of 68. On a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, 68 is a light color that reflects most of the light reaching it. That keeps rooms open and bright, which is why it suits small bathrooms and windowless spaces despite carrying real color.
Is Urban Raincoat blue or green?
It is both, and which one you see depends on the room. The hue sits at 165 degrees, almost exactly between blue and green. Warm light and warm neighboring materials push it toward mint green, while cool light and beige surroundings push it toward blue. Sampling against your own tile and trim is the only reliable test.
Does Urban Raincoat work in a dark room?
Yes, this is one of its strengths. At LRV 68 it gives back most of the light it gets, so a small or windowless bathroom stays bright. In that low light the blue side tends to show more, so check it under your actual fixtures if you were expecting a softer green.
What white trim goes with Urban Raincoat?
A clean bright white is the usual choice. It keeps the trim clearly separated from an LRV 68 wall and keeps the aqua looking fresh. A warm cream trim will make Urban Raincoat look greener and mintier by contrast, which suits a bedroom more than a bathroom.
Is Urban Raincoat good for cabinets or exteriors?
It works for both, with some care. On cabinets it reads best on a lower run or island under white uppers, where the aqua acts as an accent. Outside it suits coastal siding and porch ceilings, though at 33 percent saturation it looks stronger in full sun than it does indoors, so sample on the actual wall.
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