Is Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20 cool or warm?

Behr PPU26-20 Smokey Lilac is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Behr Smokey Lilac undertones?

Blue is Behr Smokey Lilac undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Behr Smokey Lilac?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Smokey Lilac undertone is #9a9da2 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Smokey Lilac?

RGB code is 154, 157, 162 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20

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What are Behr Smokey Lilac undertones?
Is Smokey Lilac PPU26-20 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Smokey Lilac
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Smokey Lilac PPU26-20
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	PPU26-20
Name:	Smokey Lilac
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Smokey Lilac?

Behr's gentle shade, Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20), offers a sophisticated blend of dusky purples and greys for a serene ambiance in any room. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a fresh, modern look, or with soft blush pinks and muted greens for a more romantic feel. To create a luxurious contrast, consider combining Smokey Lilac with deep charcoal grays or rich navy blues. Whether used as a wall color, accent furniture, or decor accents, Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20) adds a touch of understated elegance to any space. Elevate your interior design with this timeless hue that effortlessly complements a variety of color palettes.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Smokey Lilac:

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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Darker shades

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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 Smokey Lilac with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Behr Oak Creek and Chicago Fog.

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LRV of Smokey Lilac

Smokey Lilac has an LRV of 33.72% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 33.72%, 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	#9a9da2
RGB Decimal	154, 157, 162
RGB Percent	60.39%, 61.57%, 63.53%
HSV	Hue: 217° Saturation: 4.94% Value: 63.53%
HSL	hsl(217, 4, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.94 Magenta: 3.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 36.47
YIQ	Y: 156.673 I: -3.394 Q: 0.921
XYZ	X: 31.903 Y: 33.592 Z: 38.976
CIE Lab	L:64.638 a:-0.092 b:-2.976
CIE Luv	L:64.638 u:-1.957 v:-4.325
Decimal	10132898
Hunter Lab	57.959, -3.174, 0.7

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