Behr Earthnut PPU5-16

Color code:PPU5-16
Color name:Earthnut
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Earthnut?

Transform your space with the warm and inviting tones of Behr Earthnut (PPU5-16). This versatile color exudes a sense of coziness and sophistication, making it perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or even kitchen cabinets. Pair Earthnut with accents in soft creams, rich browns, or muted greens to create a harmonious and balanced look. Whether you're going for a modern, rustic, or traditional style, Earthnut (PPU5-16) adds a touch of elegance and warmth to any room. Experience the timeless beauty of this earthy hue and elevate your home decor to new heights.

What are Behr Earthnut undertones?

Red is Behr Earthnut undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#9D8675

RGB code:

157, 134, 117

Is Behr Earthnut PPU5-16 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 26° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU5-16 Earthnut HSL code: 26, 17%, 54%

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

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Earthnut:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Earthnut PPU5-16 vs Curio Gray SW 0024

Behr Earthnut PPU5-16 vs Sherwin Williams Curio Gray SW 0024Open Earthnut PPU5-16
LRV: 25.98%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 26.03%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Earthnut PPU5-16 vs Frontier Brown N190-5

Behr Earthnut PPU5-16 vs Behr Frontier Brown N190-5Open Earthnut PPU5-16
LRV: 25.98%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 24.32%
Medium color
Temperature: warm