Ref. #BFCDBE · N370-3
Light Year
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Light Year Technical Profile
What color is Light Year? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BFCDBE. Colors similar to Light Year include Sherwin-Williams Holly Glen, Dunn-Edwards Opaline, PPG Niagara Mist. Light Year has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Light Year sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Light Year pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Light Year
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Holly Glen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Opaline
Dunn-Edwards
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
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Light Year from other brands?
The closest matches are Holly Glen by Sherwin-Williams (#BDCBBB), Opaline by Dunn-Edwards (#C1D1C4), Niagara Mist by PPG (#BCC8BA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Light Year?
Light Year has an LRV of 52.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.