Behr Polaris Blue PPU13-06
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- Behr PPU13-06 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Behr Polaris Blue reviews (4 photos)
- What are Behr Polaris Blue undertones?
- Is Polaris Blue PPU13-06 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Polaris Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Polaris Blue PPU13-06
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | PPU13-06 |
| Name: | Polaris Blue |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Polaris Blue?
Behr Polaris Blue PPU13-06 is a muted blue-green with a noticeable gray cast, giving it a softened, medium-depth appearance rather than a bright coastal look. Its cool character can read a little bluer in daylight, while warmer bulbs tend to bring out its subdued teal-gray side. Use it on bedroom or bathroom walls for color that feels present without becoming overly dark, or on built-ins and lower cabinetry beside pale walls. Crisp white trim sharpens the color, while light oak, weathered wood, brushed nickel, and soft warm gray textiles keep the palette grounded. For contrast, pair Polaris Blue with creamy off-whites or muted clay and sand tones rather than intensely saturated accents.
Behr PPU13-06 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Behr Polaris Blue reviews (4 photos)
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What are Behr Polaris Blue undertones?
Polaris Blue is a midtone, muted muted teal-gray. The HEX sample leans teal; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
111, 138, 140
Is Behr Polaris Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 184°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
PPU13-06 Polaris Blue HSL code: 184, 12%, 49%
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 Polaris Blue
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Polaris Blue:
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
PPU13-06
Polaris Blue
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 Polaris Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 4, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Polaris Blue
Polaris Blue has an LRV of 22.56% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 22.56%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #6f8a8c |
| RGB Decimal | 111, 138, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 43.53%, 54.12%, 54.90% |
| HSV | Hue: 184° Saturation: 20.71% Value: 54.9% |
| HSL | hsl(184, 12, 49) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 20.71 Magenta: 1.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.1 |
| YIQ | Y: 130.155 I: -16.732 Q: -5.089 |
| XYZ | X: 20.376 Y: 23.449 Z: 28.256 |
| CIE Lab | L:55.532 a:-9.081 b:-4.239 |
| CIE Luv | L:55.532 u:-14.04 v:-4.633 |
| Decimal | 7309964 |
| Hunter Lab | 48.424, -9.634, -0.7 |
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