Behr Mountain Pine PPU12-19
| Code: | PPU12-19 |
| Name: | Mountain Pine |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Mountain Pine?
Experience the calming aura of Behr PPU12-19 Mountain Pine in your space. This soothing green shade evokes the tranquility of nature, making it perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in any room. Pair Mountain Pine with warm neutrals like beige or taupe for a cozy feel, or with crisp whites and soft blues for a fresh, modern look. Enhance the earthy tones of Mountain Pine by incorporating natural textures like wood and stone into your decor. Whether used as a main wall color or an accent hue, Mountain Pine adds a touch of organic elegance to your home.
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What are Behr Mountain Pine undertones?
The undertones of Mountain Pine can be accurately described as a Green and Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#616E6C
RGB code:
97, 110, 108
Is Behr Mountain Pine PPU12-19 cool or warm?
With a hue of 171° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU12-19 Mountain Pine HSL code: 171, 6%, 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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
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 Mountain Pine
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 green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Mountain Pine:
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
PPU12-19
Mountain Pine
Darker shades
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 Mountain Pine with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 351, such as Behr Folklore and Grand Plum.
LRV of Mountain Pine
Mountain Pine has an LRV of 14.53% 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 14.53%, 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 | #616e6c | |
| RGB Decimal | 97, 110, 108 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.04%, 43.14%, 42.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 171° Saturation: 11.82% Value: 43.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 6, 41) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.82 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.82 Key: 56.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 105.885 I: -7.104 Q: -3.372 | |
| XYZ | X: 13.212 Y: 14.776 Z: 16.339 | |
| CIE Lab | L:45.325 a:-5.328 b:-0.547 | |
| CIE Luv | L:45.325 u:-6.878 v:0.077 | |
| Decimal | 6385260 | |
| Hunter Lab | 38.439, -5.918, 1.705 |
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