Behr Fast As The Wind PPU26-17

Code:PPU26-17
Name:Fast As The Wind
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Fast As The Wind?

\#PPU26-17 Fast As The Wind by Behr is a soothing and airy hue that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. This soft blue-gray shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a clean and fresh look, or with warm neutrals like \#F5F5DC Beige for a cozy and inviting feel. For a more modern twist, consider combining \#PPU26-17 with pops of mustard yellow or dusty rose. Whether used on walls or as an accent color, Fast As The Wind adds a touch of sophistication to your interior design.

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What are Behr Fast As The Wind undertones?

The undertone of Fast As The Wind 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#C7CBC8

RGB code:

199, 203, 200

Is Behr Fast As The Wind PPU26-17 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 135° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU26-17 Fast As The Wind HSL code: 135, 4%, 79%

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 Fast As The Wind

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Fast As The Wind:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Fast As The Wind with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 315, such as Behr Plum Royale and Uptown Girl.

LRV of Fast As The Wind

Fast As The Wind has an LRV of 58.63% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 58.63%, 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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HEX#c7cbc8Copy color code
RGB Decimal199, 203, 200Copy color code
RGB Percent78.04%, 79.61%, 78.43%Copy color code
HSVHue: 135° Saturation: 1.97% Value: 79.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(135, 4, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.97 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.48 Key: 20.39Copy color code
YIQY: 201.462 I: -1.42 Q: -1.78Copy color code
XYZX: 55.332 Y: 59.024 Z: 63.106Copy color code
CIE LabL:81.305 a:-1.924 b:1.017Copy color code
CIE LuvL:81.305 u:-2.089 v:1.863Copy color code
Decimal13093832Copy color code
Hunter Lab76.827, -5.889, 5.078Copy color code
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