Behr True Taupewood PPU24-09

What are Behr True Taupewood undertones?

The undertone of True Taupewood 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr True Taupewood PPU24-09 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 35° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU24-09 True Taupewood HSL code: 35, 10%, 62%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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.

How light temperature affects True Taupewood

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:

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 True Taupewood:

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

PPU24-09
True Taupewood

• PPU26-09
  Graycloth

  

• PPU18-10
  Natural Gray

  

• PPU26-10
  Chic Gray

  

• PPU18-12
  Graceful Gray

  

• MQ2-55
  Park Avenue

  

Darker shades

PPU24-09
True Taupewood

• MQ2-53
  Smoky Trout

  

• 720D-5
  Mocha Accent

  

• PPU7-24
  Native Soil

  

• MQ2-57
  Art District

  

• N320-6
  Arrowhead

  

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 True Taupewood with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.

PPU24-09
True Taupewood

• N490-2
  Icicles

  

• N490-3
  Shaved Ice

  

• N480-5
  Adirondack Blue

  

• N480-6
  Nypd

  

• MQ5-19
  Hypnotic

  

• N480-7
  Midnight Blue

  

• MQ5-18
  Paparazzi Flash

  

LRV of True Taupewood

True Taupewood has an LRV of 35.85% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a8a095
RGB Decimal	168, 160, 149
RGB Percent	65.88%, 62.75%, 58.43%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 11.31% Value: 65.88%
HSL	hsl(35, 10, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.76 Yellow: 11.31 Key: 34.12
YIQ	Y: 161.138 I: 8.302 Q: -1.731
XYZ	X: 34.143 Y: 35.637 Z: 33.506
CIE Lab	L:66.241 a:0.944 b:6.77
CIE Luv	L:66.241 u:5.373 v:9.413
Decimal	11051157
Hunter Lab	59.697, -2.377, 8.51