Behr Engagement Silver PPU25-14
| Code: | PPU25-14 |
| Name: | Engagement Silver |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Engagement Silver?
Step into a world of timeless elegance with Engagement Silver, a captivating shade from Behr, with code PPU25-14. This soft and sophisticated hue exudes a sense of tranquility and refinement, making it ideal for spaces where relaxation and creativity converge. Imagine this enchanting color gracing the walls of a chic living room, a serene bedroom sanctuary, or a luxurious home office. Whether paired with modern or classic décor, PPU25-14 creates an atmosphere of understated beauty and grace, perfect for those seeking a touch of sophistication in their interiors. Let Engagement Silver elevate your home with its subtle charm and enduring allure.
Behr PPU25-14 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Behr Engagement Silver reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Behr Engagement Silver undertones?
The undertone of Engagement Silver can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#C2C6C0
RGB code:
194, 198, 192
Is Behr Engagement Silver PPU25-14 cool or warm?
With a hue of 100° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU25-14 Engagement Silver HSL code: 100, 5%, 76%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Engagement Silver
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 Engagement Silver:
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
PPU25-14
Engagement Silver
Darker shades
PPU25-14
Engagement Silver
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 Engagement Silver with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as Behr Mata Hari and Illusionist.
LRV of Engagement Silver
Engagement Silver has an LRV of 55.23% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 55.23%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #c2c6c0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 194, 198, 192 | |
| RGB Percent | 76.08%, 77.65%, 75.29% | |
| HSV | Hue: 100° Saturation: 3.03% Value: 77.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 5, 76) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.02 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.03 Key: 22.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 196.12 I: -0.456 Q: -2.713 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.954 Y: 55.663 Z: 57.862 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.422 a:-2.482 b:2.523 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.422 u:-1.937 v:4.19 | |
| Decimal | 12764864 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.608, -6.262, 6.243 |
Color equivalents
SW 7657
Tinsmith
Sherwin Williams

SW 7057
Silver Strand
Sherwin Williams

SW 6205
Comfort Gray
Sherwin Williams

SW 9552
Antimony
Sherwin Williams
SW 9642
Silver Tipped Sage
Sherwin Williams
2139-50
Silver Marlin
Benjamin Moore

PPU26-17
Fast As The Wind
Behr
N380-2
Heath Gray
Behr
HC-170
Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore

1481
Half Moon Crest
Benjamin Moore
CSP-580
Seersucker Suit
Benjamin Moore

MQ2-59
Silver City
Behr
N360-2
Silver Marlin
Behr

1472
Silver Chain
Benjamin Moore

1480
Sleigh Bells
Benjamin Moore
1557
Silver Song
Benjamin Moore
1577
Arctic Gray
Benjamin Moore

SW 9651
Sea Spray
Sherwin Williams
SW 6197
Aloof Gray
Sherwin Williams

AF-690
Metropolitan
Benjamin Moore






