Behr Purple Agate PPU16-04

What are Behr Purple Agate undertones?

The undertone of Purple Agate can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Purple Agate PPU16-04 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 259° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU16-04 Purple Agate HSL code: 259, 23%, 59%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Purple Agate

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:

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

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Purple Agate:

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

PPU16-04
Purple Agate

• M560-4
  Evening Slipper

  

• M560-3
  Grape Hyacinth

  

Darker shades

PPU16-04
Purple Agate

• PPU16-03
  Purple Paradise

  

• MQ4-28
  Purple Sky

  

• PPU16-02
  Vigorous Violet

  

• P560-6
  Just A Fairytale

  

• MQ5-42
  Perpetual Purple

  

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 Purple Agate with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 79, such as Behr Milkweed Pod and Summer Green.

PPU16-04
Purple Agate

• S380-5
  Milkweed Pod

  

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• S380-6
  Ecological

  

• PPU11-09
  Environmental

  

• 57
  Frost

  

• MQ3-45
  Looking Glass

  

• N390-3
  Jojoba

  

LRV of Purple Agate

Purple Agate has an LRV of 24.79% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8d7eae
RGB Decimal	141, 126, 174
RGB Percent	55.29%, 49.41%, 68.24%
HSV	Hue: 259° Saturation: 27.59% Value: 68.24%
HSL	hsl(259, 23, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 18.97 Magenta: 27.59 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 31.76
YIQ	Y: 135.957 I: -6.486 Q: 18.111
XYZ	X: 26.083 Y: 23.64 Z: 43.222
CIE Lab	L:55.726 a:15.758 b:-23.322
CIE Luv	L:55.726 u:4.776 v:-37.268
Decimal	9273006
Hunter Lab	48.621, 10.67, -18.671