Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11
| Code: | PPU17-11 |
| Name: | Vintage Mauve |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Vintage Mauve?
Behr's PPU17-11 color Vintage Mauve is an elegant shade that exudes a sense of sophistication and warmth. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like cream and taupe, creating a soothing and timeless aesthetic. For a bolder look, try combining it with deep navy or charcoal gray to add a touch of drama to your space. The subtle undertones of Vintage Mauve make it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any room. Embrace the understated charm of PPU17-11 Vintage Mauve and elevate your home decor with its subtle allure.
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What are Behr Vintage Mauve undertones?
Vintage Mauve 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:
#BAAFAC
RGB code:
186, 175, 172
Is Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 13°, this Pink leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
PPU17-11 Vintage Mauve HSL code: 13, 9%, 70%
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 Vintage Mauve
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Vintage Mauve:
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.
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 Vintage Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 193, such as Behr Greenwich Village and Oceanic Climate.
LRV of Vintage Mauve
Vintage Mauve has an LRV of 44.55% 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 44.55%, 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 | #baafac |  |
| RGB Decimal | 186, 175, 172 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.94%, 68.63%, 67.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 13° Saturation: 7.53% Value: 72.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(13, 9, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.91 Yellow: 7.53 Key: 27.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 177.947 I: 7.519 Q: 1.393 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.025 Y: 44.078 Z: 45.26 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.281 a:3.39 b:2.946 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.281 u:6.62 v:3.705 | |
| Decimal | 12234668 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.391, -0.509, 6.055 | |
Behr PPU17-11 Vintage Mauve
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