Behr Perfect Taupe PPU18-13

What are Behr Perfect Taupe undertones?

The undertone of Perfect Taupe can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU18-13 Perfect Taupe HSL code: 33, 13%, 67%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Perfect Taupe

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Perfect Taupe:

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

PPU18-13
Perfect Taupe

• PPU18-10
  Natural Gray

  

• PR-W06
  Prelude To Pink

  

• PPU18-12
  Graceful Gray

  

• MQ2-55
  Park Avenue

  

• HDC-CT-21
  Grey Mist

  

Darker shades

PPU18-13
Perfect Taupe

• HDC-AC-14
  Bristol Beige

  

• PPU7-24
  Native Soil

  

• PPU5-06A
  Light Truffle

  

• N220-4
  Shiitake

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

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 Perfect Taupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

PPU18-13
Perfect Taupe

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

LRV of Perfect Taupe

Perfect Taupe has an LRV of 42.21% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b6aca0
RGB Decimal	182, 172, 160
RGB Percent	71.37%, 67.45%, 62.75%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 12.09% Value: 71.37%
HSL	hsl(33, 13, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.49 Yellow: 12.09 Key: 28.63
YIQ	Y: 173.622 I: 9.815 Q: -1.619
XYZ	X: 40.388 Y: 41.989 Z: 39.225
CIE Lab	L:70.863 a:1.492 b:7.455
CIE Luv	L:70.863 u:6.635 v:10.405
Decimal	11971744
Hunter Lab	64.799, -2.142, 9.469