# Behr Coconut Shell

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coconut-shell](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coconut-shell)

Behr Coconut Shell PPU5-05 is a muted medium brown with a noticeable gray cast and a soft, earthy warmth. Its #8e7967 color value keeps it grounded rather than overly dark, making it a practical option for living room walls, bedrooms, or a den that needs more depth than beige. In bright daylight, the gray-brown character reads clearly, while warmer evening lighting can bring forward its subtle taupe warmth. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, aged brass, and natural oak for a layered, material-focused look. Coconut Shell also has enough visual weight for cabinetry or an exterior trim detail when balanced with lighter surrounding colors.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Coconut Shell
- **Color code:** PPU5-05
- **HEX:** #8e7967
- **RGB:** 142, 121, 103
- **LRV:** 20.76%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Down Home](https://plan-home.com/color/down-home-sw-6081)
- [Benjamin Moore Davenport Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-davenport-tan-hc-76)
- [Sherwin Williams Llama Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/llama-wool-sw-9089)
- [Behr Caffeine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caffeine)
- [Valspar US Milk Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-milk-chocolate)
- [Benjamin Moore Spanish Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spanish-brown-1028)
- [Sherwin Williams Virtual Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/virtual-taupe-sw-7039)
- [Valspar US Nest](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-nest)
- [Benjamin Moore Long Valley Birch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-long-valley-birch-1021)
- [Sherwin Williams Tree Branch](https://plan-home.com/color/tree-branch-sw-7525)
- [Behr Outdoor Cafe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-outdoor-cafe)
- [Behr Bridle Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bridle-leather)
- [Sherwin Williams Portabello](https://plan-home.com/color/portabello-sw-6102)
- [Behr Grizzly](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grizzly)
- [Valspar US Chocolate Milk](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-chocolate-milk)
- [Benjamin Moore Beachcomber](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beachcomber-993)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-velvet-csp-235)
- [Benjamin Moore Everard Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-everard-coffee-cw-150)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Art District](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-art-district)
- [Behr True Taupewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-true-taupewood)
- [Behr Ottertail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ottertail)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)
- [Behr Mocha Accent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-accent)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Cavalry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cavalry-brown)
- [Behr Aging Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aging-barrel)
- [Behr Whiskey Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whiskey-barrel)
- [Behr Rare Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rare-wood)
- [Behr Chocolate Swirl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-swirl)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.