Light Year N370-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BFCDBE, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Holly Glen from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFCDBE · N370-3
Light Year
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Light Year Technical Profile
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Light Year in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Year in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLight Year
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHolly Glen
Holly Glen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Opaline
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Misted Meadow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Niagara Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Favored One
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sage Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Water .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rain Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Loden Frost
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Year
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Year
#BFCDBE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD96
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Year
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Year Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Light Year.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Year — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Year have?
Light Year by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Year in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Year from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Year are Holly Glen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Opaline by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Misted Meadow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Year's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Light Year?
Light Year has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Year's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.