Behr Makrut Lime PPU8-08A

What are Behr Makrut Lime undertones?

The undertones of Makrut Lime can be accurately described as a Yellow and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Makrut Lime PPU8-08A cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 44° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU8-08A Makrut Lime HSL code: 44, 27%, 62%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• 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 Makrut Lime

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Makrut Lime:

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

PPU8-08A
Makrut Lime

• MQ2-51
  Pasha Brown

  

• N310-3
  Sandstorm

  

• PPU7-09
  Aged Beige

  

• PPU8-18
  Celery Powder

  

• HDC-CT-19
  Windrush

  

Darker shades

PPU8-08A
Makrut Lime

• PPU8-05
  Eco Green

  

• M330-6
  Keemun

  

• M330-7
  Green Tea Leaf

  

• S330-6
  Dash Of Oregano

  

• S330-5
  Dried Chive

  

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 Makrut Lime with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Behr Hypnotic and Midnight Blue.

PPU8-08A
Makrut Lime

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

• PPU16-17
  Blue Aura

  

• S550-4
  Camelot

  

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

LRV of Makrut Lime

Makrut Lime has an LRV of 40.75% 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	#b9ab85
RGB Decimal	185, 171, 133
RGB Percent	72.55%, 67.06%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 28.11% Value: 72.55%
HSL	hsl(44, 27, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.57 Yellow: 28.11 Key: 27.45
YIQ	Y: 170.854 I: 20.554 Q: -8.864
XYZ	X: 38.804 Y: 41.135 Z: 28.08
CIE Lab	L:70.27 a:-0.932 b:21.438
CIE Luv	L:70.27 u:10.865 v:29.148
Decimal	12168069
Hunter Lab	64.136, -4.242, 18.938