Behr Eclectic Purple PPU17-20

What are Behr Eclectic Purple undertones?

The undertone of Eclectic Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Eclectic Purple PPU17-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 318° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU17-20 Eclectic Purple HSL code: 318, 7%, 26%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Eclectic Purple

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Eclectic Purple:

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

PPU17-20
Eclectic Purple

• N550-7
  Catwalk

  

• MQ1-33
  Sultry Smoke

  

• MQ1-38
  Smoked Mulberry

  

• S100-7
  Medieval Wine

  

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 Eclectic Purple with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 138, such as Behr Greener Pastures and Mountain Falls.

PPU17-20
Eclectic Purple

• S410-6
  Greener Pastures

  

• N420-2
  Mountain Falls

  

• PPU11-20
  Congo

  

• S410-5
  Track Green

  

• BL-W05
  Dusting Powder

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

• S420-5
  Sycamore Grove

  

LRV of Eclectic Purple

Eclectic Purple has an LRV of 5.96% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#483e45
RGB Decimal	72, 62, 69
RGB Percent	28.24%, 24.31%, 27.06%
HSV	Hue: 318° Saturation: 13.89% Value: 28.24%
HSL	hsl(318, 7, 26)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.89 Yellow: 4.17 Key: 71.76
YIQ	Y: 65.788 I: 3.71 Q: 4.294
XYZ	X: 5.469 Y: 5.253 Z: 6.354
CIE Lab	L:27.443 a:5.778 b:-2.676
CIE Luv	L:27.443 u:4.954 v:-3.851
Decimal	4734533
Hunter Lab	22.919, 2.487, -0.395