Behr Imperial Gray PPU26-02
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- Behr Imperial Gray for bathroom (2 photos)
- Behr PPU26-02 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Imperial Gray for exterior (2 photos)
- Behr Imperial Gray reviews (9 photos)
- What are Behr Imperial Gray undertones?
- Is Imperial Gray PPU26-02 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Imperial Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Imperial Gray PPU26-02
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | PPU26-02 |
| Name: | Imperial Gray |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Imperial Gray?
Behr Imperial Gray PPU26-02 is a deep, muted gray with a lightly cool cast that keeps it from reading flat or black. Its low-to-mid brightness gives walls a grounded presence, especially in rooms with ample daylight. In warm artificial light, this shade may appear softer and more neutral, while cooler daylight can bring out its subtle blue-green lean. Use it on cabinetry, an office wall, or a dining room for contrast against crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal textiles. It also makes a strong exterior accent for shutters or a front door when paired with light gray or off-white siding.
Behr PPU26-02 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark grey real bathrooms.
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Behr PPU26-02 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Imperial Gray for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Behr Imperial Gray reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Behr Imperial Gray undertones?
Imperial Gray is a midtone, near-neutral charcoal gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
103, 106, 106
Is Behr Imperial Gray cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 180°, this black leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
PPU26-02 Imperial Gray HSL code: 180, 1%, 41%
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 Imperial Gray
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Imperial Gray:
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
PPU26-02
Imperial Gray
Darker shades
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Imperial Gray
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 Imperial Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Imperial Gray
Imperial Gray has an LRV of 14.31% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 14.31%, 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 | #676a6a |
| RGB Decimal | 103, 106, 106 |
| RGB Percent | 40.39%, 41.57%, 41.57% |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 2.83% Value: 41.57% |
| HSL | hsl(180, 1, 41) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.83 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 58.43 |
| YIQ | Y: 105.103 I: -1.788 Q: -0.635 |
| XYZ | X: 13.348 Y: 14.232 Z: 15.676 |
| CIE Lab | L:44.564 a:-1.156 b:-0.401 |
| CIE Luv | L:44.564 u:-1.664 v:-0.355 |
| Decimal | 6777450 |
| Hunter Lab | 37.726, -2.861, 1.772 |
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