Behr Bleached Linen PPU5-09
| Code: | PPU5-09 |
| Name: | Bleached Linen |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Bleached Linen?
The soft warmth of Behr's BleachedLinen (PPU5-09) creates a serene and inviting atmosphere in any space. This delicate hue is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, adding a touch of elegance and tranquility. BleachedLinen is a versatile color that pairs beautifully with both light and dark accents, making it an ideal choice for those looking to create a bright and airy aesthetic. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor accents, this timeless shade lends a sense of sophistication and refinement to any room. Let BleachedLinen transform your space into a calming sanctuary where you can relax and unwind in style.
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What are Behr Bleached Linen undertones?
Bleached Linen has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#F3ECE1
RGB code:
243, 236, 225
Is Behr Bleached Linen PPU5-09 cool or warm?
At 37° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
PPU5-09 Bleached Linen HSL code: 37, 43%, 92%
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 Bleached Linen
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Bleached Linen:
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
PPU5-09
Bleached Linen
Darker shades
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 Bleached Linen with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Behr Shaved Ice and Adirondack Blue.
LRV of Bleached Linen
Bleached Linen has an LRV of 84.55% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all 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 84.55%, 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 | #f3ece1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 243, 236, 225 | |
| RGB Percent | 95.29%, 92.55%, 88.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 7.41% Value: 95.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 43, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.88 Yellow: 7.41 Key: 4.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 236.839 I: 7.706 Q: -1.942 | |
| XYZ | X: 80.545 Y: 84.483 Z: 83.277 | |
| CIE Lab | L:93.66 a:0.485 b:6.166 | |
| CIE Luv | L:93.66 u:4.657 v:9.238 | |
| Decimal | 15985889 | |
| Hunter Lab | 91.914, -4.429, 10.621 |
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