Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09
| Code: | PPU8-09 |
| Name: | Tea Bag |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Tea Bag?
A rich and warm hue, Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09 exudes a sense of cozy sophistication in any interior space. This earthy color pairs beautifully with deep greens like Behr Secret Meadow and soft neutrals such as Behr Snowy Pine. Complement Tea Bag with accents in Behr Sugar Beet PPU5-18 or Behr Sand Pearl PPU7-15 for a harmonious and inviting color scheme. Incorporating touches of Behr Butter Cookie PPU3-13 can add a touch of brightness and contrast to the overall palette.
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What are Behr Tea Bag undertones?
Tea Bag has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#C8BC97
RGB code:
200, 188, 151
Is Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 45°, this Yellow reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
PPU8-09 Tea Bag HSL code: 45, 31%, 69%
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.
How light temperature affects Tea Bag
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Tea Bag:
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
PPU8-09
Tea Bag
Darker shades
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 Tea Bag with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Behr Hypnotic and Midnight Blue.
LRV of Tea Bag
Tea Bag has an LRV of 49.92% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 49.92%, 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 | #c8bc97 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 200, 188, 151 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.43%, 73.73%, 59.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 45° Saturation: 24.5% Value: 78.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 31, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.0 Yellow: 24.5 Key: 21.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 187.37 I: 19.041 Q: -8.976 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.388 Y: 50.481 Z: 36.517 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.364 a:-1.646 b:20.292 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.364 u:9.443 v:28.449 | |
| Decimal | 13155479 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.05, -5.284, 19.262 | |
Behr PPU8-09 Tea Bag
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