Behr Black Locust PPU25-02
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- Black Locust for living room (4 photos)
- Behr Black Locust reviews (2 photos)
- What are Behr Black Locust undertones?
- Is Black Locust PPU25-02 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black Locust
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black Locust PPU25-02
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | PPU25-02 |
| Name: | Black Locust |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Black Locust?
Behr Black Locust PPU25-02 is a muted, medium-dark gray with a subtle green cast that keeps it from reading flat or charcoal-heavy. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, softened appearance, especially on broad walls or built-in cabinetry. In cooler daylight, the green-gray character may be more noticeable, while warmer bulbs can bring out its earthy, softened depth. Black Locust pairs well with creamy off-whites, weathered oak, matte black hardware, and stone with warm gray or olive notes. Use this shade in a study, mudroom, exterior trim, or as an accent wall where a deeper neutral feels more interesting than plain gray.
Black Locust for living room (4 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Behr Black Locust reviews (2 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Behr Black Locust undertones?
Black Locust is a midtone, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
100, 103, 99
Is Behr Black Locust cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 105°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
PPU25-02 Black Locust HSL code: 105, 2%, 40%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Black Locust
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Black Locust:
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
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Black Locust
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 Black Locust with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 285, such as Behr Mata Hari and Ancestry Violet.
LRV of Black Locust
Black Locust has an LRV of 13.35% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.35%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #646763 |
| RGB Decimal | 100, 103, 99 |
| RGB Percent | 39.22%, 40.39%, 38.82% |
| HSV | Hue: 105° Saturation: 3.88% Value: 40.39% |
| HSL | hsl(105, 2, 40) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.91 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.88 Key: 59.61 |
| YIQ | Y: 101.647 I: -0.502 Q: -1.879 |
| XYZ | X: 12.357 Y: 13.311 Z: 13.719 |
| CIE Lab | L:43.228 a:-1.993 b:1.851 |
| CIE Luv | L:43.228 u:-1.462 v:2.719 |
| Decimal | 6580067 |
| Hunter Lab | 36.484, -3.387, 3.243 |
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