Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
| Code: | PPU17-12 |
| Name: | Smoked Mauve |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Smoked Mauve?
Behr's Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12) is a sophisticated hue that adds a touch of elegance to any room. This rich and warm color pairs beautifully with soft shades of cream and grey, creating a cozy and inviting space. When combined with accents in metallic tones like gold or brass, Smoked Mauve lends a luxurious and modern feel to the decor. Whether used as a statement wall color or as a backdrop for a chic interior, Smoked Mauve adds a sense of depth and refinement to the room.
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What are Behr Smoked Mauve undertones?
The undertone of Smoked Mauve can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#A89C97
RGB code:
168, 156, 151
Is Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 18° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU17-12 Smoked Mauve HSL code: 18, 9%, 63%
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 grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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 Smoked Mauve
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Smoked Mauve:
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
PPU17-12
Smoked Mauve
Darker shades
PPU17-12
Smoked Mauve
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 Smoked Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Behr Oceanic Climate and Nor'Wester.
LRV of Smoked Mauve
Smoked Mauve has an LRV of 34.83% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 34.83%, 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 | #a89c97 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 156, 151 | |
| RGB Percent | 65.88%, 61.18%, 59.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 18° Saturation: 10.12% Value: 65.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 9, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.14 Yellow: 10.12 Key: 34.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 159.018 I: 8.758 Q: 0.982 | |
| XYZ | X: 33.622 Y: 34.337 Z: 34.126 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.229 a:3.491 b:4.196 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.229 u:7.403 v:5.365 | |
| Decimal | 11050135 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.597, -0.126, 6.489 | |
Behr PPU17-12 Smoked Mauve
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