Behr Classic Silver PPU18-11
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- Classic Silver for bedroom (2 photos)
- Classic Silver for living room (3 photos)
- Behr Classic Silver for bathroom (3 photos)
- Behr PPU18-11 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Behr Classic Silver reviews (14 photos)
- What are Behr Classic Silver undertones?
- Is Classic Silver PPU18-11 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Classic Silver
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Classic Silver PPU18-11
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | PPU18-11 |
| Name: | Classic Silver |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Classic Silver?
Behr Classic Silver PPU18-11 is a light, muted gray with a soft, slightly warm cast visible in its #b9b9b4 color value. It has enough gray depth to define a room without reading dark or heavy on broad walls. In bright daylight, Classic Silver can appear clean and pale, while lower or warmer lighting may bring out its gentle beige-gray quality. Use it in living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways where a quiet neutral backdrop is needed. It pairs well with crisp white trim, natural oak, brushed nickel, charcoal textiles, and warm stone finishes.
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LRV of Classic Silver
Classic Silver has an LRV of 48.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 48.21%, 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 | #b9b9b4 |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 185, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 72.55%, 70.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 2.7% Value: 72.55% |
| HSL | hsl(60, 3, 72) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.7 Key: 27.45 |
| YIQ | Y: 184.43 I: 1.607 Q: -1.556 |
| XYZ | X: 45.593 Y: 48.308 Z: 50.09 |
| CIE Lab | L:75.019 a:-0.919 b:2.536 |
| CIE Luv | L:75.019 u:0.28 v:3.894 |
| Decimal | 12171700 |
| Hunter Lab | 69.504, -4.539, 5.923 |
