Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17

Color code:PPU17-17
Color name:Plum Shadow
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Plum Shadow?

Elevate your space with the rich and alluring plum hues of Behr Plum Shadow (PPU17-17). This deep and sophisticated color adds a sense of drama and opulence to any room it graces. Perfect for a cozy living room or a luxurious bedroom, Plum Shadow creates a calming and elegant atmosphere. Pair it with gold accents for a touch of glamour or with light neutrals for a modern and chic look. Let Behr PPU17-17 Plum Shadow transform your space into a stylish sanctuary of comfort and style.

What are Behr Plum Shadow undertones?

Purple is Behr Plum Shadow 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#7C707C

RGB code:

124, 112, 124

Is Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 300° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU17-17 Plum Shadow HSL code: 300, 5%, 46%

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 Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey 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 Plum Shadow:

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

Behr PPU17-17 Plum Shadow

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

Plum Shadow PPU17-17 vs Royal Raisin N110-5

Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 vs Behr Royal Raisin N110-5Open Plum Shadow PPU17-17
LRV: 17.94%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 17.76%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Plum Shadow PPU17-17 vs Plush Velvet N100-5

Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 vs Behr Plush Velvet N100-5Open Plum Shadow PPU17-17
LRV: 17.94%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 18.76%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm