Behr Chipotle Paste PPU2-01

What are Behr Chipotle Paste undertones?

The undertone of Chipotle Paste 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 4° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU2-01 Chipotle Paste HSL code: 4, 28%, 32%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Chipotle Paste

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Chipotle Paste:

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

PPU2-01
Chipotle Paste

• PPU1-09
  Red Willow

  

• S150-5
  Vermilion

  

• MQ1-20
  Rust

  

• MQ1-16
  Carpe Diem

  

• S130-7
  Cherry Cola

  

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 Chipotle Paste with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 184, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.

PPU2-01
Chipotle Paste

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

LRV of Chipotle Paste

Chipotle Paste has an LRV of 7.26% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#683e3b
RGB Decimal	104, 62, 59
RGB Percent	40.78%, 24.31%, 23.14%
HSV	Hue: 4° Saturation: 43.27% Value: 40.78%
HSL	hsl(4, 28, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 40.38 Yellow: 43.27 Key: 59.22
YIQ	Y: 74.216 I: 25.992 Q: 7.951
XYZ	X: 8.221 Y: 6.705 Z: 4.998
CIE Lab	L:31.125 a:17.999 b:9.642
CIE Luv	L:31.125 u:27.443 v:7.745
Decimal	6831675
Hunter Lab	25.893, 11.361, 6.682