Behr Chinchilla PPU24-03

What are Behr Chinchilla undertones?

The undertone of Chinchilla 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chinchilla PPU24-03 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 33° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU24-03 Chinchilla HSL code: 33, 4%, 40%

• 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 greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Chinchilla

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 Chinchilla:

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

PPU24-03
Chinchilla

• PPU26-04
  Falcon Gray

  

• HDC-NT-10A
  Dolphin Gray

  

• PPU18-17
  Suede Gray

  

• PPU24-21
  Greyhound

  

• 790F-4
  Creek Bend

  

Darker shades

PPU24-03
Chinchilla

• MQ2-62
  Peppery

  

• PPU24-01
  Black Mocha

  

• PPU18-19
  Intellectual

  

• HDC-CL-14A
  Warm Onyx

  

• N360-6
  Patio Stone

  

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 Chinchilla with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

PPU24-03
Chinchilla

• 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 Chinchilla

Chinchilla has an LRV of 13.62% 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	#6a6661
RGB Decimal	106, 102, 97
RGB Percent	41.57%, 40.00%, 38.04%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 8.49% Value: 41.57%
HSL	hsl(33, 4, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.77 Yellow: 8.49 Key: 58.43
YIQ	Y: 102.626 I: 3.99 Q: -0.71
XYZ	X: 12.852 Y: 13.43 Z: 13.221
CIE Lab	L:43.404 a:0.584 b:3.383
CIE Luv	L:43.404 u:2.588 v:4.285
Decimal	6973025
Hunter Lab	36.647, -1.531, 4.263