Behr Echo PPU17-18

What are Behr Echo undertones?

The undertone of Echo can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Echo PPU17-18 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 338° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU17-18 Echo HSL code: 338, 3%, 46%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Echo

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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Echo:

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

PPU17-18
Echo

• N570-4
  Classy Plum

  

• MQ1-32
  Cinema Screen

  

• N110-4
  Gothic Purple

  

• PPU17-13
  Heather Plume

  

• N110-3
  Fig Preserves

  

Darker shades

PPU17-18
Echo

• N570-6
  Virtuoso

  

• N570-5
  Curtain Call

  

• N100-6
  Urban Legend

  

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 Echo with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 158, such as Behr Forest Edge and Longmeadow.

PPU17-18
Echo

• S430-6
  Forest Edge

  

• S430-5
  Longmeadow

  

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

• S420-5
  Sycamore Grove

  

• MQ6-09
  Hostaleaf

  

• N430-7
  Silken Pine

  

LRV of Echo

Echo has an LRV of 17.86% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7a7275
RGB Decimal	122, 114, 117
RGB Percent	47.84%, 44.71%, 45.88%
HSV	Hue: 337° Saturation: 6.56% Value: 47.84%
HSL	hsl(338, 3, 46)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.56 Yellow: 4.1 Key: 52.16
YIQ	Y: 116.734 I: 3.803 Q: 2.626
XYZ	X: 17.254 Y: 17.457 Z: 19.285
CIE Lab	L:48.83 a:3.665 b:-0.542
CIE Luv	L:48.83 u:4.427 v:-1.319
Decimal	8024693
Hunter Lab	41.781, 0.594, 1.88