Behr Sliced Cucumber PPU10-11
| Code: | PPU10-11 |
| Name: | Sliced Cucumber |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Sliced Cucumber?
Introducing the refreshing hue of Sliced Cucumber, a soft and serene green tone by Behr. This color brings a sense of tranquility and nature into any space, perfect for creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Pair Sliced Cucumber with crisp white accents for a clean and modern look, or complement it with natural wood tones for a cozy and earthy feel. This versatile color can be combined with soft blues or blush pinks to add a touch of warmth and sophistication to your interior design.
Behr Sliced Cucumber reviews
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What are Behr Sliced Cucumber undertones?
The undertone of Sliced Cucumber can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#CCCFBF
RGB code:
204, 207, 191
Is Behr Sliced Cucumber PPU10-11 cool or warm?
With a hue of 71° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU10-11 Sliced Cucumber HSL code: 71, 14%, 78%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Sliced Cucumber
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Sliced Cucumber:
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
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Sliced Cucumber
Darker shades
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Sliced Cucumber
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 Sliced Cucumber with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 251, such as Behr Lap Of Luxury and Black Sapphire.
LRV of Sliced Cucumber
Sliced Cucumber has an LRV of 60.48% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 60.48%, 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 | #cccfbf | |
| RGB Decimal | 204, 207, 191 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.00%, 81.18%, 74.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 71° Saturation: 7.73% Value: 81.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(71, 14, 78) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.45 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.73 Key: 18.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.279 I: 3.354 Q: -5.614 | |
| XYZ | X: 56.617 Y: 61.225 Z: 58.111 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.499 a:-3.867 b:7.597 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.499 u:-0.854 v:11.902 | |
| Decimal | 13422527 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.246, -7.774, 10.74 |
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