Behr Satin Black PPU26-01
| Code: | PPU26-01 |
| Name: | Satin Black |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Satin Black?
The color Satin Black (Behr PPU26-01) exudes a timeless sophistication, perfect for creating a sleek and modern ambiance. This deep hue pairs elegantly with soft neutrals like warm whites and light grays, enhancing its bold presence. Additionally, incorporating pops of metallic tones such as gold or silver can elevate the richness of Satin Black. To balance the darkness of this shade, consider adding accents in vibrant jewel tones like emerald or sapphire for a luxurious contrast in your interior space.
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What are Behr Satin Black undertones?
Satin Black has a blue 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:
#4E5152
RGB code:
78, 81, 82
Is Behr Satin Black PPU26-01 cool or warm?
With a hue of 195°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
PPU26-01 Satin Black HSL code: 195, 2%, 31%
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 Satin Black
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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Satin Black:
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
PPU26-01
Satin Black
Darker shades
PPU26-01
Satin Black
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 Satin Black with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.
LRV of Satin Black
Satin Black has an LRV of 8.35% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 8.35%, 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 | #4e5152 | |
| RGB Decimal | 78, 81, 82 | |
| RGB Percent | 30.59%, 31.76%, 32.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 4.88% Value: 32.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 2, 31) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.88 Magenta: 1.22 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 80.217 I: -2.109 Q: -0.323 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.607 Y: 8.114 Z: 9.146 | |
| CIE Lab | L:34.219 a:-0.986 b:-1.005 | |
| CIE Luv | L:34.219 u:-1.657 v:-1.102 | |
| Decimal | 5132626 | |
| Hunter Lab | 28.485, -2.179, 0.903 |
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