What is the HEX code for Behr Dusty Olive?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Dusty Olive undertone is #9d9885 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Dusty Olive?

RGB code is 157, 152, 133 . 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 Dusty Olive PPU8-20

Q: Is Behr Dusty Olive PPU8-20 cool or warm?

Behr PPU8-20 Dusty Olive is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Dusty Olive undertones?

Yellow is Behr Dusty Olive undertone color.

Code:	PPU8-20
Name:	Dusty Olive
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Dusty Olive?

Step into a world of warmth and tranquility with Behr Dusty Olive (PPU820). This earthy hue exudes a sense of calmness and sophistication, perfect for creating a cozy oasis in your living room or bedroom. Its versatile nature makes it an ideal choice for a home office, where focus and creativity thrive against its peaceful backdrop. In the kitchen, Dusty Olive adds a touch of organic elegance, complementing both modern and traditional design aesthetics. Embrace the harmonious beauty of Dusty Olive and transform any space into a sanctuary of style and comfort.

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What are Behr Dusty Olive undertones?

Dusty Olive has a clear yellow 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:

#9D9885

RGB code:

157, 152, 133

Is Behr Dusty Olive PPU8-20 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 47°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

PPU8-20 Dusty Olive HSL code: 47, 11%, 57%

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 Dusty Olive

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Dusty Olive:

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

PPU8-20
Dusty Olive

Darker shades

PPU8-20
Dusty Olive

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 Dusty Olive with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Behr Paparazzi Flash and Blue Aura.

PPU8-20
Dusty Olive

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LRV of Dusty Olive

Dusty Olive has an LRV of 31.27% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 31.27%, 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	#9d9885
RGB Decimal	157, 152, 133
RGB Percent	61.57%, 59.61%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 47° Saturation: 15.29% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(47, 11, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.18 Yellow: 15.29 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 151.329 I: 9.085 Q: -4.855
XYZ	X: 29.366 Y: 31.318 Z: 26.682
CIE Lab	L:62.776 a:-1.533 b:10.664
CIE Luv	L:62.776 u:4.054 v:14.951
Decimal	10328197
Hunter Lab	55.963, -4.269, 10.906