Behr Pimento P180-6

Code:P180-6
Name:Pimento
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Pimento?

The warm and vibrant hue of Behr P180-6 Pimento infuses any space with energy and personality. This rich shade pairs beautifully with tones of ivory and espresso for a sophisticated look, while pops of teal or navy can create a striking contrast. Consider combining Behr P180-6 with soft grey accents for a modern and chic ambiance. Its versatility allows it to seamlessly blend with both neutral and bold color palettes, making it a versatile choice for any room.

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What are Behr Pimento undertones?

Pimento 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:

#DC5D47

RGB code:

220, 93, 71

Is Behr Pimento P180-6 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

P180-6 Pimento HSL code: 9, 68%, 57%

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 Pimento

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pimento:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Pimento with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Behr Treasure Map and Beta Fish.

LRV of Pimento

Pimento has an LRV of 21.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 21.93%, 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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HEX#dc5d47Copy color code
RGB Decimal220, 93, 71Copy color code
RGB Percent86.27%, 36.47%, 27.84%Copy color code
HSVHue: 9° Saturation: 67.73% Value: 86.27%Copy color code
HSLhsl(9, 68, 57)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 57.73 Yellow: 67.73 Key: 13.73Copy color code
YIQY: 128.465 I: 82.749 Q: 20.019Copy color code
XYZX: 34.57 Y: 23.504 Z: 8.676Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.587 a:48.342 b:37.364Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.587 u:98.896 v:31.551Copy color code
Decimal14441799Copy color code
Hunter Lab48.481, 42.441, 23.326Copy color code
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