Behr Watermelon Punch PPU1-04A

What are Behr Watermelon Punch undertones?

The undertone of Watermelon Punch 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Watermelon Punch PPU1-04A cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 6° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU1-04A Watermelon Punch HSL code: 6, 62%, 69%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Watermelon Punch

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Watermelon Punch:

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

PPU1-04A
Watermelon Punch

• HDC-CT-09
  Bridal Bouquet

  

• M160-4A
  Sunset Pink

  

• M160-3
  Sweet Tart

  

• M170-4
  Passion Fruit Punch

  

• M170-3
  Carnation Coral

  

Darker shades

PPU1-04A
Watermelon Punch

• P180-7
  Top Tomato

  

• HDC-MD-05
  Desert Coral

  

• P170-5
  Roulette

  

• P170-6
  Race Car Stripe

  

• P170-7
  100 Mph

  

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 Watermelon Punch with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Behr Crashing Waves and Sky Light View.

PPU1-04A
Watermelon Punch

• S450-4
  Crashing Waves

  

• MQ3-53
  Sky Light View

  

• S470-3
  Peaceful Blue

  

• PPU14-04
  French Court

  

• S440-1
  Sunken Pool

  

• S470-1
  Cloudy Sky

  

• PPU13-10
  Ocean Boulevard

  

LRV of Watermelon Punch

Watermelon Punch has an LRV of 36.07% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e1887f
RGB Decimal	225, 136, 127
RGB Percent	88.24%, 53.33%, 49.80%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 43.56% Value: 88.24%
HSL	hsl(6, 62, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.56 Yellow: 43.56 Key: 11.76
YIQ	Y: 161.585 I: 55.927 Q: 16.026
XYZ	X: 43.688 Y: 35.152 Z: 24.557
CIE Lab	L:65.867 a:33.0 b:19.409
CIE Luv	L:65.867 u:62.719 v:19.207
Decimal	14780543
Hunter Lab	59.289, 27.775, 16.945