Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
| Color code: | PPU17-12 |
| Color 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.
What are Behr Smoked Mauve undertones?
Red is Behr Smoked Mauve undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#A89C97
RGB code:
168, 156, 151
Is Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 18° this Grey refers 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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Smoked Mauve:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Behr PPU17-12 Smoked Mauve
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 vs True Taupewood PPU24-09
LRV: 34.83%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 35.85%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 vs Palisade SW 7635
LRV: 34.83%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 35.16%
Medium color
Temperature: warm