What is the HEX code for Behr Preservation Plum?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Preservation Plum undertones is #665864 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Preservation Plum?

RGB code is 102, 88, 100 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05

Q: Is Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05 cool or warm?

Behr PPU17-05 Preservation Plum is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Preservation Plum undertones?

Purple and Red are Behr Preservation Plum undertones color.

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What are Behr Preservation Plum undertones?
Is Preservation Plum PPU17-05 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Preservation Plum
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Preservation Plum PPU17-05
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	PPU17-05
Name:	Preservation Plum
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Preservation Plum?

Immerse yourself in the rich allure of Behr PPU17-05 Preservation Plum. This deep hue evokes a sense of elegance and sophistication, perfect for creating a cozy yet refined atmosphere in any space. Pair Behr Preservation Plum with soft neutrals like crisp whites or warm beiges to enhance its depth and create a balanced color palette. For a more dramatic look, consider incorporating touches of charcoal gray or metallic accents to complement the regal essence of this captivating color. Embrace the luxurious charm of Preservation Plum in your decor to elevate your home with a touch of opulence.

What are Behr Preservation Plum undertones?

Preservation Plum has a clear purple and 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:

#665864

RGB code:

102, 88, 100

Is Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 309°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

PPU17-05 Preservation Plum HSL code: 309, 7%, 37%

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 Preservation Plum

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Preservation Plum:

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

PPU17-05
Preservation Plum

N100-5
Plush Velvet

Darker shades

PPU17-05
Preservation Plum

N550-7
Catwalk

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 Preservation Plum with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 129, such as Behr Juniper Breeze and Greener Pastures.

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Preservation Plum

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LRV of Preservation Plum

Preservation Plum has an LRV of 11.26% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why 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 11.26%, 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	#665864
RGB Decimal	102, 88, 100
RGB Percent	40.00%, 34.51%, 39.22%
HSV	Hue: 309° Saturation: 13.73% Value: 40.0%
HSL	hsl(309, 7, 37)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.73 Yellow: 1.96 Key: 60.0
YIQ	Y: 93.554 I: 4.486 Q: 6.696
XYZ	X: 11.269 Y: 10.724 Z: 13.53
CIE Lab	L:39.113 a:8.078 b:-4.78
CIE Luv	L:39.113 u:7.148 v:-7.425
Decimal	6707300
Hunter Lab	32.748, 4.114, -1.571

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Purple tones

dark purple colors

Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05

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What are Behr Preservation Plum undertones?
Is Preservation Plum PPU17-05 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Preservation Plum
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Preservation Plum PPU17-05
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	PPU17-05
Name:	Preservation Plum
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Preservation Plum?

What are Behr Preservation Plum undertones?

HEX value:

#665864

RGB code:

102, 88, 100

Is Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 309°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

PPU17-05 Preservation Plum HSL code: 309, 7%, 37%

How light temperature affects Preservation Plum

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K