Behr Lily Of The Nile PPU16-05
| Code: | PPU16-05 |
| Name: | Lily Of The Nile |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Lily Of The Nile?
Elevate your space with the sophisticated charm of Behr PPU16-05 Lily Of The Nile. This soft, serene hue brings a touch of understated elegance to any room. Pair Lily Of The Nile with complementary shades such as crisp whites, warm neutrals like Behr 230F-4 Nutmeg Swirl, or soft blues like Behr 470E-3 Silent Ripple for a harmonious color scheme. Whether used as a wall color or an accent, Lily Of The Nile adds a calming vibe that effortlessly enhances your home's aesthetic. Experience the timeless allure of Lily Of The Nile in your décor today.
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What are Behr Lily Of The Nile undertones?
The undertones of Lily Of The Nile can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#9191BB
RGB code:
145, 145, 187
Is Behr Lily Of The Nile PPU16-05 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 240° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU16-05 Lily Of The Nile HSL code: 240, 24%, 65%
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 purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- 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 Lily Of The Nile
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Lily Of The Nile:
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
PPU16-05
Lily Of The Nile
Darker shades
PPU16-05
Lily Of The Nile
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 Lily Of The Nile with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Behr Dusty Olive and Mossy Bank.
LRV of Lily Of The Nile
Lily Of The Nile has an LRV of 30.58% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 30.58%, 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 | #9191bb |  |
| RGB Decimal | 145, 145, 187 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.86%, 56.86%, 73.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 240° Saturation: 22.46% Value: 73.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 24, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 22.46 Magenta: 22.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 149.788 I: -13.496 Q: 13.07 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.769 Y: 29.858 Z: 51.142 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.531 a:9.131 b:-21.792 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.531 u:-2.493 v:-34.547 | |
| Decimal | 9540027 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.642, 4.89, -17.243 | |
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