Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12

Color code:PPU26-12
Color name:Solemn Silence
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Solemn Silence?

Embrace the tranquility of Behr Solemn Silence (PPU26-12) and bring a sense of peace to your space. This soft and sophisticated grey-green hue is perfect for creating a calm oasis in your bedroom or a serene atmosphere in your home office. Solemn Silence pairs beautifully with natural wood accents and modern furniture, making it ideal for both contemporary and traditional interiors. Elevate your living room or dining area with this versatile color to inspire relaxation and harmony in your home. Let Behr PPU26-12 be the backdrop for your daily moments of quiet reflection and serenity.

What are Behr Solemn Silence undertones?

Blue is Behr Solemn Silence 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#D3D8D8

RGB code:

211, 216, 216

Is Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 180° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU26-12 Solemn Silence HSL code: 180, 6%, 84%

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.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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 Solemn Silence:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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

Solemn Silence PPU26-12 vs Reflection SW 7661

Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12 vs Sherwin Williams Reflection SW 7661Open Solemn Silence PPU26-12
LRV: 67.48%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 66.06%
Light color
Temperature: cold

Solemn Silence PPU26-12 vs Dew Drop SW 9641

Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12 vs Sherwin Williams Dew Drop SW 9641Open Solemn Silence PPU26-12
LRV: 67.48%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 70.43%
Light color
Temperature: cold