Behr Clary Sage PPU11-07

What are Behr Clary Sage undertones?

The undertones of Clary Sage can be accurately described as a Green and Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Clary Sage PPU11-07 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 74° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU11-07 Clary Sage HSL code: 74, 15%, 59%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Clary Sage

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Clary Sage:

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

PPU11-07
Clary Sage

• PPU10-16
  Simply Sage

  

• PPU11-09
  Environmental

  

• S380-4
  Bay Water

  

• PPU10-11
  Sliced Cucumber

  

• S380-3
  Urban Nature

  

Darker shades

PPU11-07
Clary Sage

• PPU10-02
  Tuscany Hillside

  

• S380-7
  Global Green

  

• MQ6-53
  Herb Cornucopia

  

• PPU11-04
  Alamosa Green

  

• S380-5
  Milkweed Pod

  

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 Clary Sage with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 254, such as Behr Mardi Gras and Hyacinth Arbor.

PPU11-07
Clary Sage

• PPU16-19
  Mardi Gras

  

• PPU16-18
  Hyacinth Arbor

  

• S570-5
  Live Jazz

  

• S570-1
  Misty Lavender

  

• MQ5-38
  Illusionist

  

• HDC-CL-06
  Sovereign

  

• MQ5-39
  Artistic License

  

LRV of Clary Sage

Clary Sage has an LRV of 35.48% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9fa687
RGB Decimal	159, 166, 135
RGB Percent	62.35%, 65.10%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 74° Saturation: 18.67% Value: 65.1%
HSL	hsl(74, 15, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.22 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 18.67 Key: 34.9
YIQ	Y: 160.373 I: 5.79 Q: -11.128
XYZ	X: 32.307 Y: 36.393 Z: 28.238
CIE Lab	L:66.819 a:-8.035 b:15.249
CIE Luv	L:66.819 u:-2.521 v:22.367
Decimal	10462855
Hunter Lab	60.326, -9.979, 14.476