Behr Heavy Cream PPU5-10

What are Behr Heavy Cream undertones?

The undertone of Heavy Cream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Heavy Cream PPU5-10 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 36° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU5-10 Heavy Cream HSL code: 36, 56%, 91%

• 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 yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Heavy Cream

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 Heavy Cream:

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

PPU5-10
Heavy Cream

• OR-W10
  White Flour

  

• OR-W14
  White Veil

  

• GR-W14
  Coconut Twist

  

• M280-1
  Twinkling Lights

  

• RD-W05
  Moonlit Beach

  

Darker shades

PPU5-10
Heavy Cream

• PPU5-11
  Delicate Lace

  

• S300-2
  Powdered Gold

  

• HDC-CL-18
  Cellini Gold

  

• S290-1
  Vanilla Paste

  

• N280-1
  Scroll

  

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 Heavy Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Behr South Pacific and Jean Jacket Blue.

PPU5-10
Heavy Cream

• MQ5-60
  South Pacific

  

• S510-4
  Jean Jacket Blue

  

• S530-7
  Dark Navy

  

• HDC-CL-26A
  Indigo Ink

  

• S540-6
  Dangerously Elegant

  

• S540-5
  Velvet Curtain

  

• S560-2
  Lavender Honor

  

LRV of Heavy Cream

Heavy Cream has an LRV of 84.09% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f5ebdc
RGB Decimal	245, 235, 220
RGB Percent	96.08%, 92.16%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 10.2% Value: 96.08%
HSL	hsl(36, 56, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.08 Yellow: 10.2 Key: 3.92
YIQ	Y: 236.28 I: 10.779 Q: -2.553
XYZ	X: 80.28 Y: 83.997 Z: 79.675
CIE Lab	L:93.449 a:0.872 b:8.48
CIE Luv	L:93.449 u:6.677 v:12.577
Decimal	16116700
Hunter Lab	91.65, -4.031, 12.612