Behr Venetian Mask PPU3-06

Code:PPU3-06
Name:Venetian Mask
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Venetian Mask?

The alluring shade Venetian Mask (Behr PPU3-06) casts a mysterious and sophisticated vibe in any space. This deep and rich color pairs beautifully with neutrals like a soft gray (Behr PPU24-11) and a creamy off-white (Behr PPU7-10) to create a timeless and elegant look. For a more daring approach, combining Venetian Mask with a vibrant teal (Behr S370-5) or a lush forest green (Behr S340-7) adds depth and drama to the decor. Embrace the versatility of Venetian Mask and let your creativity flow in styling your space.

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What are Behr Venetian Mask undertones?

Venetian Mask has a clear red 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:

#E7CEB6

RGB code:

231, 206, 182

Is Behr Venetian Mask PPU3-06 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 29° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.

PPU3-06 Venetian Mask HSL code: 29, 51%, 81%

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 Venetian Mask

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Venetian Mask:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Venetian Mask with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Behr Lyric Blue and Undersea.

LRV of Venetian Mask

Venetian Mask has an LRV of 64.84% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy 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 64.84%, 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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HEX#e7ceb6Copy color code
RGB Decimal231, 206, 182Copy color code
RGB Percent90.59%, 80.78%, 71.37%Copy color code
HSVHue: 29° Saturation: 21.21% Value: 90.59%Copy color code
HSLhsl(29, 51, 81)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.82 Yellow: 21.21 Key: 9.41Copy color code
YIQY: 210.739 I: 22.61 Q: -2.18Copy color code
XYZX: 63.469 Y: 64.511 Z: 53.352Copy color code
CIE LabL:84.231 a:5.0 b:15.138Copy color code
CIE LuvL:84.231 u:16.742 v:20.887Copy color code
Decimal15191734Copy color code
Hunter Lab80.319, 0.497, 16.839Copy color code
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