Behr Coconut Shell PPU5-05

What are Behr Coconut Shell undertones?

The undertone of Coconut Shell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Coconut Shell PPU5-05 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 28° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU5-05 Coconut Shell HSL code: 28, 16%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Coconut Shell

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Coconut Shell:

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

PPU5-05
Coconut Shell

• MQ2-57
  Art District

  

• PPU24-09
  True Taupewood

  

• N220-5
  Ottertail

  

• N200-4
  Rustic Taupe

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

Darker shades

PPU5-05
Coconut Shell

• N220-7
  Cavalry Brown

  

• PPU5-02
  Aging Barrel

  

• N230-6
  Whiskey Barrel

  

• MQ2-39
  Rare Wood

  

• PPU5-18
  Chocolate Swirl

  

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 Coconut Shell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 208, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

PPU5-05
Coconut Shell

• N470-4
  Nor'Wester

  

• N490-1
  Absolute Zero

  

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

LRV of Coconut Shell

Coconut Shell has an LRV of 20.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8e7967
RGB Decimal	142, 121, 103
RGB Percent	55.69%, 47.45%, 40.39%
HSV	Hue: 28° Saturation: 27.46% Value: 55.69%
HSL	hsl(28, 16, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.79 Yellow: 27.46 Key: 44.31
YIQ	Y: 125.227 I: 18.298 Q: -1.159
XYZ	X: 20.441 Y: 20.406 Z: 15.69
CIE Lab	L:52.293 a:5.2 b:12.892
CIE Luv	L:52.293 u:14.287 v:15.798
Decimal	9337191
Hunter Lab	45.172, 1.721, 11.027