Behr Pale Cucumber PPU9-17

Color code:PPU9-17
Color name:Pale Cucumber
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Pale Cucumber?

Pale Cucumber is a soft, soothing hue that brings a delicate touch to any space. This understated color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like PPU9-16 Cappuccino Froth and cool tones such as PPU9-21 Dayflower. Its gentle demeanor makes it a versatile choice for creating a serene and inviting atmosphere in bedrooms, living rooms, or bathrooms. When combined with crisp whites like PPU9-12 Cotton Knit, Pale Cucumber adds a refreshing and airy feel to the room.

What are Behr Pale Cucumber undertones?

Yellow is Behr Pale Cucumber undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D6D5BC

RGB code:

214, 213, 188

Is Behr Pale Cucumber PPU9-17 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 58° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU9-17 Pale Cucumber HSL code: 58, 24%, 79%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pale Cucumber:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Pale Cucumber PPU9-17 vs Feng Shui S370-2

Behr Pale Cucumber PPU9-17 vs Behr Feng Shui S370-2Open Pale Cucumber PPU9-17
LRV: 64.64%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 66.97%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Pale Cucumber PPU9-17 vs Grecian Ivory SW 7541

Behr Pale Cucumber PPU9-17 vs Sherwin Williams Grecian Ivory SW 7541Open Pale Cucumber PPU9-17
LRV: 64.64%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 63.18%
Light color
Temperature: warm