Behr Opal Silk PPU12-08

Code:PPU12-08
Name:Opal Silk
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Opal Silk?

Step into a room painted in Behr PPU12-08 Opal Silk, a delightful hue that exudes elegance and charm. This soft and sophisticated color effortlessly creates a peaceful and serene ambiance in any space. Opal Silk pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a fresh and clean look, or with warm neutrals like PPU15-12 Silent Film for a cozy and inviting feel. Elevate the tranquility of Opal Silk by incorporating accents in shades of PPU26-10 Fuzzy Sheep or PPU3-13 Noble Blush for a touch of modernity and depth. Experience the timeless beauty of Opal Silk as it transforms your space into a haven of style and sophistication.

Opal Silk for exterior (2 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Behr Opal Silk front door makeover
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Behr PPU12-08 front door
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Behr Opal Silk reviews (7 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Behr Opal Silk painted furniture color
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Behr Opal Silk accent wall color
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Behr PPU12-08 bathroom wall panelling
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Behr Opal Silk bathroom wall panelling
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Behr Opal Silk bathroom vanity color review
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Behr Opal Silk bathroom vanity
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Behr Opal Silk bathroom vanity color
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What are Behr Opal Silk undertones?

Opal Silk has a clear green 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:

#9DB9B2

RGB code:

157, 185, 178

Is Behr Opal Silk PPU12-08 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 165°, this Green reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

PPU12-08 Opal Silk HSL code: 165, 17%, 67%

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 Opal Silk

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Opal Silk:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Opal Silk with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 345, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.

LRV of Opal Silk

Opal Silk has an LRV of 43.4% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 43.4%, 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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HEX#9db9b2Copy color code
RGB Decimal157, 185, 178Copy color code
RGB Percent61.57%, 72.55%, 69.80%Copy color code
HSVHue: 165° Saturation: 15.14% Value: 72.55%Copy color code
HSLhsl(165, 17, 67)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 15.14 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.78 Key: 27.45Copy color code
YIQY: 175.83 I: -14.436 Q: -8.101Copy color code
XYZX: 39.287 Y: 45.079 Z: 48.739Copy color code
CIE LabL:72.944 a:-10.926 b:0.36Copy color code
CIE LuvL:72.944 u:-14.669 v:2.368Copy color code
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Hunter Lab67.141, -13.05, 3.959Copy color code
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