Art District vs Nypd paint color comparison

Art District vs Nypd

Art DistrictBehrvsNypdBehrΔE 20.3 — Distinct difference

Art District and Nypd come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Art District belongs to the greige-grey family and Nypd to the blue-grey family. The 11-point LRV gap — 26 for Art District vs 15 for Nypd — means Art District will open up a space more effectively. Where Art District leans red, Nypd reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Art District vs Nypd in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Art District and Nypd in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Art District returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Art DistrictBehr Art District bedroom interior

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NypdBehr Nypd bedroom color

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Color Details

Art District
Behr · MQ2-57
LRV25.9
BrandBehr
NumberMQ2-57
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nypd
Behr · N480-6
LRV14.7
BrandBehr
NumberN480-6
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Art District vs Nypd Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Art District on one side and Nypd on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.