Behr Morocco Red PPU2-17
| Code: | PPU2-17 |
| Name: | Morocco Red |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Morocco Red?
Immerse your space in the warm and inviting ambiance of Behr Morocco Red (PPU2-17). This rich and alluring shade adds a touch of exotic elegance to any room it graces. Ideal for a cozy living room, where it can create a sense of comfort and intimacy, or in a sophisticated dining area, where it can stimulate conversation and create a vibrant atmosphere. Morocco Red lends itself beautifully to bedrooms as well, infusing the space with passion and romance. Embrace the luxurious and striking allure of Morocco Red to transform your home into a sanctuary of style and sophistication.
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What are Behr Morocco Red undertones?
Morocco Red 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:
#96453B
RGB code:
150, 69, 59
Is Behr Morocco Red PPU2-17 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 7° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
PPU2-17 Morocco Red HSL code: 7, 44%, 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 Morocco Red
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 red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Morocco Red:
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
PPU2-17
Morocco Red
Darker shades
PPU2-17
Morocco Red
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 Morocco Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.
LRV of Morocco Red
Morocco Red has an LRV of 10.9% 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 10.9%, 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 | #96453b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 150, 69, 59 | |
| RGB Percent | 58.82%, 27.06%, 23.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 7° Saturation: 60.67% Value: 58.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(7, 44, 41) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 54.0 Yellow: 60.67 Key: 41.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 92.079 I: 51.481 Q: 14.022 | |
| XYZ | X: 15.496 Y: 11.058 Z: 5.455 | |
| CIE Lab | L:39.678 a:33.16 b:22.267 | |
| CIE Luv | L:39.678 u:59.653 v:18.045 | |
| Decimal | 9848123 | |
| Hunter Lab | 33.253, 24.989, 13.551 | |
Behr PPU2-17 Morocco Red
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