Behr Barnwood Gray PPU24-07

What are Behr Barnwood Gray undertones?

The undertone of Barnwood Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Barnwood Gray PPU24-07 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 47° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU24-07 Barnwood Gray HSL code: 47, 4%, 51%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Barnwood Gray

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Barnwood Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

PPU24-07
Barnwood Gray

• HDC-NT-10A
  Dolphin Gray

  

• HDC-AC-19
  Grant Gray

  

• PPU24-08
  Parador Stone

  

• PPU8-22
  Pier

  

• HDC-NT-23
  Wet Cement

  

Darker shades

PPU24-07
Barnwood Gray

• PPU24-05
  Ancestral

  

• N360-5A
  Wood Ash

  

• PPU8-23
  Manuscript

  

• PPU18-18
  Mined Coal

  

• MQ6-24
  Windgate Hill

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Barnwood Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Behr Paparazzi Flash and Blue Aura.

PPU24-07
Barnwood Gray

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

• MQ5-10
  Secret Society

  

• PPU15-07
  Tranquil Pond

  

LRV of Barnwood Gray

Barnwood Gray has an LRV of 23.56% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#87857e
RGB Decimal	135, 133, 126
RGB Percent	52.94%, 52.16%, 49.41%
HSV	Hue: 47° Saturation: 6.67% Value: 52.94%
HSL	hsl(47, 4, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.48 Yellow: 6.67 Key: 47.06
YIQ	Y: 132.8 I: 3.441 Q: -1.755
XYZ	X: 22.144 Y: 23.432 Z: 23.089
CIE Lab	L:55.515 a:-0.589 b:4.037
CIE Luv	L:55.515 u:1.555 v:5.648
Decimal	8881534
Hunter Lab	48.407, -3.056, 5.605