Behr Botanical Green PPU11-03
| Code: | PPU11-03 |
| Name: | Botanical Green |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Botanical Green?
Energize your living space with the refreshing hue of Behr Botanical Green, also known as PPU11-03. This vibrant shade effortlessly brings the beauty of the outdoors inside, creating a tranquil and invigorating atmosphere. Perfect for a botanical-inspired living room, this color thrives when paired with natural wood accents and leafy greenery. Infuse your bedroom with a sense of calm by painting the walls this lush Botanical Green, or use it as a striking accent in a home office to spark creativity and focus. Let Behr PPU11-03 Botanical Green breathe new life into your interior, turning every room into a sanctuary of style and serenity.
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What are Behr Botanical Green undertones?
The undertone of Botanical Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#77976E
RGB code:
119, 151, 110
Is Behr Botanical Green PPU11-03 cool or warm?
With a hue of 107° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU11-03 Botanical Green HSL code: 107, 16%, 51%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Botanical Green
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Botanical Green:
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
PPU11-03
Botanical Green
Darker shades
PPU11-03
Botanical Green
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 Botanical Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 287, such as Behr Mata Hari and Ancestry Violet.
LRV of Botanical Green
Botanical Green has an LRV of 25.11% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 25.11%, 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 | #77976e | |
| RGB Decimal | 119, 151, 110 | |
| RGB Percent | 46.67%, 59.22%, 43.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 107° Saturation: 27.15% Value: 59.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 16, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 21.19 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 27.15 Key: 40.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 136.758 I: -5.894 Q: -19.528 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.488 Y: 27.181 Z: 18.862 | |
| CIE Lab | L:59.141 a:-19.289 b:18.063 | |
| CIE Luv | L:59.141 u:-16.072 v:27.088 | |
| Decimal | 7837550 | |
| Hunter Lab | 52.135, -17.665, 15.044 |
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