Astronomical
Astronomical is a genuinely dark paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 3 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#474b4a
LRV
7.17
Astronomical in Real Rooms
Astronomical has a low LRV of 7.17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Kitchen Photo
Using Astronomical in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
The kitchen island painted in Astronomical draws focus as a stunning centerpiece for gathering.
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1 Misc Photo
Observe the use of Astronomical on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Accent walls in Astronomical create a dramatic, jewel-toned backdrop for minimalist décor.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Astronomical reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
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.