Behr Dragonfly PPU12-3

Official page:Dragonfly PPU12-3
Code:PPU12-3
Name:Dragonfly
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Dragonfly?

Transform your space with the captivating hue of Behr Dragonfly, PPU12-3. This rich and sophisticated color exudes a sense of tranquility and depth, creating a serene atmosphere in any room. Pair Dragonfly with soft neutrals like Whisper White and delicate blues like Clear Pond for a harmonious and modern look. For a bold and stylish contrast, combine Dragonfly with warm tones like Rustic Taupe or Deep Fire. Elevate your space with the timeless beauty of Behr's Dragonfly, PPU12-3, and create a stunning interior that is sure to impress.

Dragonfly for living room (3 photos)

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

Behr Dragonfly living room accent wall
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Behr Dragonfly living room interior
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Behr PPU12-3 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Behr Dragonfly kitchen island paint color
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Behr Dragonfly kitchen cabinets paint
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Dragonfly for exterior (6 photos)

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 cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Behr Dragonfly front porch
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Behr Dragonfly exterior paint
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Behr Dragonfly house exterior paint
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Behr Dragonfly reviews (7 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Behr Dragonfly bathroom color
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Behr Dragonfly kitchen color review
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Behr PPU12-3 kitchen paint review
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Behr PPU12-3 kitchen color
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Behr Dragonfly kitchen interior
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Behr PPU12-3 front door paint review
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Behr PPU12-3 wall paint
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What are Behr Dragonfly undertones?

Dragonfly has a clear 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:

#72908D

RGB code:

114, 144, 141

Is Behr Dragonfly PPU12-3 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 174°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

PPU12-3 Dragonfly HSL code: 174, 12%, 51%

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 Dragonfly

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dragonfly:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Dragonfly with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 354, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.

LRV of Dragonfly

Dragonfly has an LRV of 26% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy 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 26%, 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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HEX#72908DCopy color code
RGB Decimal114, 144, 141Copy color code
RGB Percent44.71%, 56.47%, 55.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 174° Saturation: 20.83% Value: 56.47%Copy color code
HSLhsl(174, 12, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 20.83 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.08 Key: 43.53Copy color code
YIQY: 134.688 I: -16.913 Q: -7.28Copy color code
XYZX: 21.719 Y: 25.446 Z: 28.959Copy color code
CIE LabL:57.508 a:-11.162 b:-1.882Copy color code
CIE LuvL:57.508 u:-15.438 v:-0.922Copy color code
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Hunter Lab50.444, -11.425, 1.273Copy color code
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