# Behr Pure Earth

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pure-earth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pure-earth)

Behr Pure Earth PPU7-05 is a muted mid-tone beige with a noticeable taupe cast and soft warm brown undertones. Its low-saturation finish keeps it from reading too yellow, giving walls a grounded, gently weathered look. In bright daylight, it can appear like a light earthy greige, while evening light tends to bring out its deeper beige-brown side. Use it in living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, and natural oak or walnut furniture. This shade also pairs well with linen upholstery, aged brass, stone tile, and other materials with organic texture.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Pure Earth
- **Color code:** PPU7-05
- **HEX:** #a79480
- **RGB:** 167, 148, 128
- **LRV:** 31.30%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 31° Saturation: 23.35% Value: 65.49%
- **HSL:** hsl(31, 18, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.38 Yellow: 23.35 Key: 34.51
- **YIQ:** Y: 151.401 I: 17.749 Q: -2.205
- **XYZ:** X: 30.422 Y: 30.955 Z: 24.789
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.469 a:3.792 b:13.17
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.469 u:12.981 v:17.207
- **Decimal:** 10982528
- **Hunter Lab:** 55.637, 0.239, 12.53

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sanderling](https://plan-home.com/color/sanderling-sw-7513)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-revival-stone-sw-2827)
- [Benjamin Moore Alexandria Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alexandria-beige-hc-77)
- [Sherwin Williams Utaupeia](https://plan-home.com/color/utaupeia-sw-9088)
- [Sherwin Williams Urban Jungle](https://plan-home.com/color/urban-jungle-sw-9117)
- [Sherwin Williams Moth Wing](https://plan-home.com/color/moth-wing-sw-9174)
- [Valspar US Desert at Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-desert-at-dusk)
- [Valspar US Smoky Topaz](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-smoky-topaz)
- [Benjamin Moore Cabot Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cabot-trail-998)
- [Sherwin Williams Woodbridge](https://plan-home.com/color/woodbridge-sw-9618)
- [Sherwin Williams Mexican Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/mexican-sand-sw-7519)
- [Sherwin Williams Sandy Ridge](https://plan-home.com/color/sandy-ridge-sw-7535)
- [Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/dormer-brown-sw-7521)
- [Sherwin Williams Song Thrush](https://plan-home.com/color/song-thrush-sw-9112)
- [Valspar US Woodland Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-woodland-stone)
- [Behr Chic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chic-taupe)
- [Sherwin Williams Threshold Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/threshold-taupe-sw-7501)
- [Sherwin Williams Cocoa Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-whip-sw-9084)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Graceful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graceful-gray)
- [Behr Park Avenue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-park-avenue)
- [Behr Grey Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grey-mist)
- [Behr Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clay)
- [Behr Studio Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-studio-taupe)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Sturdy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sturdy-brown)
- [Behr Kaffee](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-kaffee)
- [Behr Mocha Latte](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-latte)
- [Behr Toffee Crunch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toffee-crunch)
- [Behr Sofisticata](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sofisticata)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.