Behr Elemental Gray PPU26-06

What are Behr Elemental Gray undertones?

The undertone of Elemental Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Elemental Gray PPU26-06 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU26-06 Elemental Gray HSL code: 60, 1%, 63%

• 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Elemental Gray

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Elemental Gray:

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

PPU26-06
Elemental Gray

• N520-2
  Silver Bullet

  

• N520-1
  White Metal

  

• PPU18-11
  Classic Silver

  

• PPU26-15
  Halation

  

• HDC-MD-26
  Sonic Silver

  

Darker shades

PPU26-06
Elemental Gray

• HDC-AC-17A
  Welded Iron

  

• MQ2-61
  Magnet

  

• 780F-5
  Anonymous

  

• N520-5
  Iron Mountain

  

• PPU24-20
  Letter Gray

  

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 Elemental Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.

PPU26-06
Elemental Gray

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

• S550-1
  Blueberry Whip

  

• S550-3
  Chivalrous

  

• PPU15-19
  Black Sapphire

  

LRV of Elemental Gray

Elemental Gray has an LRV of 35.25% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a0a09f
RGB Decimal	160, 160, 159
RGB Percent	62.75%, 62.75%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 0.62% Value: 62.75%
HSL	hsl(60, 1, 63)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.62 Key: 37.25
YIQ	Y: 159.886 I: 0.321 Q: -0.311
XYZ	X: 33.325 Y: 35.118 Z: 37.814
CIE Lab	L:65.841 a:-0.192 b:0.523
CIE Luv	L:65.841 u:0.056 v:0.789
Decimal	10526879
Hunter Lab	59.261, -3.329, 3.649