Behr Elephant Skin PPU18-16
| Code: | PPU18-16 |
| Name: | Elephant Skin |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Elephant Skin?
Enhance your space with Behr's soothing PPU18-16 Elephant Skin, a versatile hue that exudes sophistication and warmth. This chic neutral tone effortlessly pairs with crisp whites, soft greys, and earthy greens, creating a timeless and harmonious palette. Elevate your decor by combining Elephant Skin with accents in PPU18-16, such as creamy off-whites and rich charcoals, for a serene and modern look. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or office, this elegant color choice adds depth and elegance to any interior. Embrace the understated charm of Elephant Skin and transform your space into a sanctuary of style.
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What are Behr Elephant Skin undertones?
Elephant Skin has a clear red 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:
#97928B
RGB code:
151, 146, 139
Is Behr Elephant Skin PPU18-16 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 35°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
PPU18-16 Elephant Skin HSL code: 35, 5%, 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 Elephant Skin
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Elephant Skin:
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
PPU18-16
Elephant Skin
Darker shades
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 Elephant Skin with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Elephant Skin
Elephant Skin has an LRV of 29.23% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 29.23%, 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 | #97928b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 146, 139 | |
| RGB Percent | 59.22%, 57.25%, 54.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 7.95% Value: 59.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 5, 57) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.31 Yellow: 7.95 Key: 40.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 146.697 I: 5.229 Q: -1.121 | |
| XYZ | X: 27.701 Y: 29.001 Z: 28.558 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.783 a:0.542 b:4.362 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.783 u:3.326 v:6.022 | |
| Decimal | 9933451 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.853, -2.427, 6.256 | |
Behr PPU18-16 Elephant Skin
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