Behr Vigorous Violet PPU16-02

What are Behr Vigorous Violet undertones?

The undertone of Vigorous Violet can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Vigorous Violet PPU16-02 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 260° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU16-02 Vigorous Violet HSL code: 260, 20%, 42%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Vigorous Violet

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Vigorous Violet:

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

PPU16-02
Vigorous Violet

• MQ5-41
  Violet Vixen

  

• M560-6
  Napa Winery

  

• M560-5
  Second Pour

  

• PPU16-03
  Purple Paradise

  

• PPU16-04
  Purple Agate

  

Darker shades

PPU16-02
Vigorous Violet

• MQ4-28
  Purple Sky

  

• MQ5-42
  Perpetual Purple

  

• HDC-MD-25
  Virtual Violet

  

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 Vigorous Violet with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 80, such as Behr Milkweed Pod and Summer Green.

PPU16-02
Vigorous Violet

• S380-5
  Milkweed Pod

  

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• MQ3-48
  Shy Green

  

• S380-6
  Ecological

  

• PPU11-09
  Environmental

  

• 57
  Frost

  

• MQ3-45
  Looking Glass

  

LRV of Vigorous Violet

Vigorous Violet has an LRV of 11.64% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#645681
RGB Decimal	100, 86, 129
RGB Percent	39.22%, 33.73%, 50.59%
HSV	Hue: 260° Saturation: 33.33% Value: 50.59%
HSL	hsl(260, 20, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 22.48 Magenta: 33.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.41
YIQ	Y: 95.088 I: -5.475 Q: 16.343
XYZ	X: 12.545 Y: 10.95 Z: 22.216
CIE Lab	L:39.496 a:15.366 b:-22.059
CIE Luv	L:39.496 u:4.253 v:-32.613
Decimal	6575745
Hunter Lab	33.09, 9.761, -16.642