What is the HEX code for Behr Cracked Pepper?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Cracked Pepper undertone is #4f5152 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Cracked Pepper?

RGB code is 79, 81, 82 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Cracked Pepper PPU18-01

Q: Is Behr Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 cool or warm?

Behr PPU18-01 Cracked Pepper is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Cracked Pepper undertones?

Blue is Behr Cracked Pepper undertone color.

Code:	PPU18-01
Name:	Cracked Pepper
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Cracked Pepper?

Behr PPU18-01 Cracked Pepper adds a touch of sophistication to any space with its deep, rich tones. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like PPU12-13 Silent White and PPU24-08 Urban Rain, creating a modern and cozy atmosphere. Cracked Pepper can also be complemented by accents in cooler shades such as PPU18-10 Broadway, adding depth and contrast to the overall design. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture pieces, Behr's Cracked Pepper brings timeless elegance to interiors.

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What are Behr Cracked Pepper undertones?

Cracked Pepper has a blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#4F5152

RGB code:

79, 81, 82

Is Behr Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

PPU18-01 Cracked Pepper HSL code: 200, 2%, 32%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Cracked Pepper

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:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Cracked Pepper:

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

PPU18-01
Cracked Pepper

Darker shades

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Cracked Pepper

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 Cracked Pepper with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

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Cracked Pepper

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LRV of Cracked Pepper

Cracked Pepper has an LRV of 8.41% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 8.41%, 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	#4f5152
RGB Decimal	79, 81, 82
RGB Percent	30.98%, 31.76%, 32.16%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 3.66% Value: 32.16%
HSL	hsl(200, 2, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.66 Magenta: 1.22 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.84
YIQ	Y: 80.516 I: -1.513 Q: -0.112
XYZ	X: 7.689 Y: 8.156 Z: 9.15
CIE Lab	L:34.306 a:-0.587 b:-0.866
CIE Luv	L:34.306 u:-1.128 v:-0.986
Decimal	5198162
Hunter Lab	28.559, -1.918, 0.997