Behr Pencil Point PPU18-02

Color code:PPU18-02
Color name:Pencil Point
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Pencil Point?

Behr PPU18-02 Pencil Point is a versatile, soft grey that pairs beautifully with warm earth tones like beige and taupe, as well as cool shades of blue and green. This color strikes a perfect balance between modern sophistication and timeless elegance, making it an excellent choice for any room in your home. When paired with rich mahogany wood accents or crisp white furnishings, Pencil Point creates a serene and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as a main wall color or for furniture accents, this hue adds a touch of understated refinement to your space.

Pencil Point for living room

Behr Pencil Point living room paint
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Behr Pencil Point living room paint
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Behr Pencil Point living room paint
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Behr Pencil Point living room paint
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey color shade can create a unique space

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

What are Behr Pencil Point undertones?

Blue is Behr Pencil Point 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#595D61

RGB code:

89, 93, 97

Is Behr Pencil Point PPU18-02 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 210° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU18-02 Pencil Point HSL code: 210, 4%, 36%

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.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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 Pencil Point:

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

Pencil Point PPU18-02 vs Dark Shadows MQ5-02

Behr Pencil Point PPU18-02 vs Behr Dark Shadows MQ5-02Open Pencil Point PPU18-02
LRV: 10.95%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 10.43%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Pencil Point PPU18-02 vs Blue Metal HDC-AC-25

Behr Pencil Point PPU18-02 vs Behr Blue Metal HDC-AC-25Open Pencil Point PPU18-02
LRV: 10.95%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 12%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold