Behr Downtown Gray PPU24-10
| Code: | PPU24-10 |
| Name: | Downtown Gray |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Downtown Gray?
Step into a world of sophistication and elegance with Behr's Downtown Gray (PPU24-10). This timeless shade effortlessly combines modern aesthetics with classic charm, creating a versatile canvas for any space. Ideal for bedrooms, home offices, and living rooms, Downtown Gray exudes a calming ambiance that promotes focus and relaxation. Its subtle undertones of warmth add depth and character, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a refined and polished interior. Elevate your home with Downtown Gray (PPU24-10) and immerse yourself in the beauty of understated luxury.
Downtown Gray for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

Behr PPU24-10 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Downtown Gray for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Behr Downtown Gray undertones?
Downtown Gray has a clear yellow and red 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:
#ADAAA2
RGB code:
173, 170, 162
Is Behr Downtown Gray PPU24-10 cool or warm?
With a hue of 44°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
PPU24-10 Downtown Gray HSL code: 44, 6%, 66%
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 Downtown Gray
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Downtown Gray:
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
PPU24-10
Downtown Gray
Darker shades
PPU24-10
Downtown Gray
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 Downtown Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Behr Hypnotic and Midnight Blue.
LRV of Downtown Gray
Downtown Gray has an LRV of 40.3% 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 40.3%, 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 | #adaaa2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 170, 162 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 66.67%, 63.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 6.36% Value: 67.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 6, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.73 Yellow: 6.36 Key: 32.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 169.985 I: 4.358 Q: -1.855 | |
| XYZ | X: 38.129 Y: 40.243 Z: 39.932 | |
| CIE Lab | L:69.642 a:-0.389 b:4.501 | |
| CIE Luv | L:69.642 u:2.196 v:6.558 | |
| Decimal | 11381410 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.437, -3.728, 7.085 |
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