Behr Peru PPU1-18
| Color code: | PPU1-18 |
| Color name: | Peru |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Peru?
Enhance your space with the warm and inviting tones of Behr PPU1-18 Peru. This rich taupe hue brings a sense of sophistication and earthiness to any room. Pair Peru with crisp whites for a clean, modern look or with deep blues for a bold and striking contrast. Complement Peru with accents in Behr 230A-3 Sombrero Tan or Behr 330F-7 Falling Snow for a harmonious and balanced color palette. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture and decor, Peru adds depth and warmth to your space. Elevate your design with this versatile and timeless color choice.
What are Behr Peru undertones?
Red is Behr Peru 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#8E597D
RGB code:
142, 89, 125
Is Behr Peru PPU1-18 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 319° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU1-18 Peru HSL code: 319, 23%, 45%
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 Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Purple 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 Peru:
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
Behr PPU1-18 Peru
Darker shades
Behr PPU1-18 Peru
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
Peru PPU1-18 vs Verve Violet SW 6979
LRV: 15.43%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 13.43%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
Peru PPU1-18 vs Glitz And Glamour MQ1-03
LRV: 15.43%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 16.9%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm