Behr Perfect Taupe PPU18-13
| Code: | PPU18-13 |
| Name: | Perfect Taupe |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Perfect Taupe?
Behr PPU18-13 Perfect Taupe is a versatile, warm neutral color that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This elegant hue complements a wide range of colors, such as Behr PPU26-10 Polished Stone and Behr PPU15-16 Antique White, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Pair Perfect Taupe with deep blues for a striking contrast or soft pinks for a more delicate, cozy feel. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accent pieces, Behr PPU18-13 Perfect Taupe adds a timeless elegance to your home decor.
Perfect Taupe for bedroom (2 photos)
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Perfect Taupe for living room (3 photos)
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Behr PPU18-13 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
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Behr Perfect Taupe reviews (5 photos)
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What are Behr Perfect Taupe undertones?
Perfect Taupe has a clear red 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:
#B6ACA0
RGB code:
182, 172, 160
Is Behr Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 33°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
PPU18-13 Perfect Taupe HSL code: 33, 13%, 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 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:
| 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 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
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 Perfect Taupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
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?
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 42.21%, 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 | #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 | |
Behr PPU18-13 Perfect Taupe
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