Behr Majestic Orchid PPU1-17
| Code: | PPU1-17 |
| Name: | Majestic Orchid |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Majestic Orchid?
Welcome to the world of Majestic Orchid, where elegance meets tranquility. The gentle yet vibrant hue of Behr PPU1-17 fills any space with a sense of sophistication and whimsy. This captivating color is perfect for bedrooms, adding a touch of luxury and serenity to your sanctuary. In living rooms, Behr Majestic Orchid transforms the atmosphere into a cozy and inviting retreat. Whether used as an accent wall or in furnishings, the versatility of this shade effortlessly elevates any room to new heights. Embrace the beauty of Behr PPU1-17 and create a space that exudes grace and refinement.
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What are Behr Majestic Orchid undertones?
Majestic Orchid has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#8D576D
RGB code:
141, 87, 109
Is Behr Majestic Orchid PPU1-17 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 336°, this dark purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
PPU1-17 Majestic Orchid HSL code: 336, 24%, 45%
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 Majestic Orchid
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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Majestic Orchid:
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
PPU1-17
Majestic Orchid
Darker shades
PPU1-17
Majestic Orchid
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 Majestic Orchid with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 156, such as Behr Forest Edge and Longmeadow.
LRV of Majestic Orchid
Majestic Orchid has an LRV of 14.47% 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 14.47%, 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 | #8d576d |  |
| RGB Decimal | 141, 87, 109 | |
| RGB Percent | 55.29%, 34.12%, 42.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 336° Saturation: 38.3% Value: 55.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 24, 45) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 38.3 Yellow: 22.7 Key: 44.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 105.654 I: 25.109 Q: 18.269 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.153 Y: 13.584 Z: 16.182 | |
| CIE Lab | L:43.631 a:25.527 b:-3.128 | |
| CIE Luv | L:43.631 u:32.208 v:-8.297 | |
| Decimal | 9262957 | |
| Hunter Lab | 36.857, 18.574, -0.232 | |
Behr PPU1-17 Majestic Orchid
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