Behr Cathedral Gray PPU18-14

What are Behr Cathedral Gray undertones?

The undertone of Cathedral Gray can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cathedral Gray PPU18-14 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 36° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU18-14 Cathedral Gray HSL code: 36, 3%, 66%

• 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Cathedral 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cathedral 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

PPU18-14
Cathedral Gray

• N520-3
  Flannel Gray

  

• 780F-4
  Sparrow

  

• PPU26-09
  Graycloth

  

• PPU24-10
  Downtown Gray

  

• PPU18-10
  Natural Gray

  

Darker shades

PPU18-14
Cathedral Gray

• PPU18-16
  Elephant Skin

  

• PPU24-21
  Greyhound

  

• MQ2-58
  Unpredictable Hue

  

• MQ2-53
  Smoky Trout

  

• MQ2-60
  Iron Gate

  

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 Cathedral Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

PPU18-14
Cathedral Gray

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

LRV of Cathedral Gray

Cathedral Gray has an LRV of 40.44% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#acaaa7
RGB Decimal	172, 170, 167
RGB Percent	67.45%, 66.67%, 65.49%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 2.91% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(36, 3, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.16 Yellow: 2.91 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 170.256 I: 2.156 Q: -0.511
XYZ	X: 38.361 Y: 40.31 Z: 42.308
CIE Lab	L:69.69 a:0.153 b:1.797
CIE Luv	L:69.69 u:1.319 v:2.59
Decimal	11315879
Hunter Lab	63.49, -3.257, 4.934