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Meteor Shower

Behr · N450-3

The Analysis

Meteor Shower is a mid-tone grey-green that acts as a neutral anchor for a room. With an LRV of 47.09, it sits right in the middle of the light-reflectance scale, meaning it won't wash out your space or make it feel like a cave, but it won't drastically brighten a dark room either.

This is an excellent choice for a main wall color in living rooms or bedrooms where you want a sophisticated, steady look. It serves as a strong backdrop that allows art, furniture, and textiles to take center stage without competing for attention.

LRV 47

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern, contemporary choice. It lacks the heavy ornamentation of heritage palettes, opting instead for a streamlined, clean aesthetic that prioritizes functional simplicity.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyNeutral

How to Use It

It pairs exceptionally well with warm, natural wood tones like walnut or white oak to offset its cool undertones. For metals, use matte black for a modern industrial edge or brushed brass to add a bit of warmth to the space.

The Mood

This shade feels grounded and stable, making it a restful choice for spaces where you want to decompress. It provides a clean, professional backdrop that lacks the visual noise of high-energy colors, helping the mind settle rather than stimulating it.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
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