Shiitake N220-4
BehrBehr Shiitake is a medium-light mushroom gray paint color with a warm beige-brown base. With an LRV of 32, this rich, earthy taupe provides a grounded, softly weathered look perfect for elegant, cozy interiors.
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | N220-4 |
| HEX Code | #a5988a |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 32 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Taupe |
| Hidden Undertones | Brown, Gray, Mushroom |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, South |
| Best For | Living rooms, dining rooms, exterior siding, kitchen cabinets, cozy bedrooms |
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Digital visualization: This warm mushroom hue enveloping a living space with cognac leather seating and dappled sunlight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled sunlight filtered through trees, late afternoon
- Trim Color:Behr Swiss Coffee
- Seating:Cognac leather sofa
- Accents:Olive green velvet
- Flooring:Reclaimed oak
- Vibe:Earthy Warmth
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Color test: A grounding taupe tone applied to lower wainscoting, accented by a striking burl wood dining table.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dimmed ambient evening light with a warm central pendant glow
- Upper Wall:Behr Smoky White
- Table:Burl wood
- Chairs:Boucle fabric
- Flooring:Dark stained parquet
- Vibe:Intimate Gatherings
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Concept board: A versatile greige shade coating horizontal lap siding under soft, flat overcast natural daylight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast, soft, flat natural daylight
- Trim Color:Behr Polar Bear
- Door Color:Behr Night Club
- Roofing:Charcoal shingles
- Landscaping:Native grasses
- Vibe:Modern Craftsman
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Material palette: This rich earthy tone painted on custom shaker cabinets, harmonizing with thick Calacatta marble countertops.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright task lighting mixed with natural window light
- Wall Color:Behr Blank Canvas
- Countertops:Calacatta marble
- Hardware:Aged brass
- Flooring:Limestone tile
- Vibe:Sophisticated Rustic
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Paint visualization: A cozy mid-tone neutral warming a bedroom space layered with heavy linen and wool throws.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, low-angle sunset light creating long shadows
- Ceiling Color:Behr Almond Wisp
- Textiles:Heavy linen and wool throws
- Bed:Tufted velvet
- Lighting Fixture:Alabaster sconces
- Vibe:Enveloping Comfort
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