Behr French Lilac PPU16-10

What are Behr French Lilac undertones?

The undertone of French Lilac 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 French Lilac PPU16-10 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 348° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU16-10 French Lilac HSL code: 348, 4%, 73%

• 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 French Lilac

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 French Lilac:

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

PPU16-10
French Lilac

• N570-1
  Opera

  

• PR-W01
  Mystical Mist

  

• MQ3-29
  So Shy

  

• N110-1
  Dusty Lilac

  

• N110-2
  Mulberry Stain

  

Darker shades

PPU16-10
French Lilac

• PPU17-13
  Heather Plume

  

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 French Lilac with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 168, such as Behr Forest Edge and Longmeadow.

PPU16-10
French Lilac

• S430-6
  Forest Edge

  

• S430-5
  Longmeadow

  

• N440-3
  Greenwich Village

  

• N470-2
  Oceanic Climate

  

• S420-6
  Pine Brook

  

• S420-5
  Sycamore Grove

  

• MQ6-09
  Hostaleaf

  

LRV of French Lilac

French Lilac has an LRV of 48.89% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bdb8b9
RGB Decimal	189, 184, 185
RGB Percent	74.12%, 72.16%, 72.55%
HSV	Hue: 348° Saturation: 2.65% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(348, 4, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.65 Yellow: 2.12 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 185.609 I: 2.658 Q: 1.369
XYZ	X: 46.882 Y: 48.603 Z: 52.797
CIE Lab	L:75.204 a:1.937 b:0.122
CIE Luv	L:75.204 u:2.807 v:-0.156
Decimal	12433593
Hunter Lab	69.716, -1.967, 3.899