Behr • N480-6

Nypd

Name: Behr Nypd N480-6
Brand: Behr

We've categorized Nypd as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#5f6e77

LRV

14.72

Light Reflectance Value

14.72

dark

Nypd in Real Rooms

Nypd has a low LRV of 14.72 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Bedroom Photo

Nypd has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

Behr Nypd bedroom color

@mrs._bates

1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Nypd with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Behr Nypd bathroom color review

@caffeinatedcasa

1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Nypd for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Behr Nypd living room color

@bhomeliving

4 Misc Photos

Note how Nypd is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Behr Nypd accent wall panelling

@taggeboxlane

Behr Nypd painted furniture color

@twowillowsmarket

Behr Nypd wall paint review

@projects_on_weekends

Behr Nypd kids' room interior

@larahinga

3 Dining Room Photos

Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Nypd, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.