How popular is Calligraphy?
ColorRank38#1,904 of 50,762
Searches per month · USAbout 320 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Behr Calligraphy” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a serene, medium blue with cool undertones. This cool shade has an LRV of 41 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Behr colors with the same hue and saturation as Calligraphy, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Calligraphy
- Brand
- Behr
- Code
- N490-6
- Hex
- #59636A
- RGB
- 89, 99, 106
- HSL
- 205, 9%, 38%
- CMYK
- 16, 7, 0, 58Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 41.4, -2.2, -5.3
- CSS
- --behr-calligraphy
- LRV
- 41 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- cool
- Family
- blue
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-gloss
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