Behr Black Locust PPU25-02

What are Behr Black Locust undertones?

The undertone of Black Locust can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Black Locust PPU25-02 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 105° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU25-02 Black Locust HSL code: 105, 2%, 40%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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:

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 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

PPU25-02
Black Locust

• PPU25-03
  Shadows

  

• N410-5
  Village Green

  

• N400-5
  Thai Basil

  

• N400-4
  Forest Path

  

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.

PPU25-02
Black Locust

• PPU17-01
  Mata Hari

  

• S100-4
  Ancestry Violet

  

• M100-5
  Passion Fruit

  

• M100-6
  Vintner

  

• MQ5-33
  Uptown Girl

  

• M560-7
  Muscat Grape

  

• S100-3
  Courtly Purple

  

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?

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