Behr Whitened Sage PPU10-12
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- Behr Whitened Sage reviews (23 photos)
- What are Behr Whitened Sage undertones?
- Is Whitened Sage PPU10-12 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Whitened Sage
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Whitened Sage PPU10-12
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | PPU10-12 |
| Name: | Whitened Sage |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Whitened Sage?
Behr Whitened Sage PPU10-12 is a very light, muted green-gray with a soft yellowed cast visible beneath its pale surface. Its low saturation keeps the color quiet on large walls, where it can read almost like an off-white in bright daylight while retaining a subtle sage tint. In lower or cooler light, the gray component becomes more noticeable and gives the shade a slightly dustier appearance. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and softly lit living areas, especially alongside warm white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, and aged brass. Whitened Sage can also be used on cabinetry when a gentle alternative to white is wanted without introducing a strong green.
Behr Whitened Sage reviews (23 photos)
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What are Behr Whitened Sage undertones?
Whitened Sage is a light, very muted cream. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
222, 224, 210
Is Behr Whitened Sage cool or warm?
warm
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With a hue of 69°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
PPU10-12 Whitened Sage HSL code: 69, 18%, 85%
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 Whitened Sage
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Whitened Sage:
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
PPU10-12
Whitened Sage
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 Whitened Sage with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 249, such as Behr Little Theater and Lap Of Luxury.
LRV of Whitened Sage
Whitened Sage has an LRV of 72.78% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of 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 72.78%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #dee0d2 |
| RGB Decimal | 222, 224, 210 |
| RGB Percent | 87.06%, 87.84%, 82.35% |
| HSV | Hue: 69° Saturation: 6.25% Value: 87.84% |
| HSL | hsl(69, 18, 85) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.89 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.25 Key: 12.16 |
| YIQ | Y: 221.806 I: 3.307 Q: -4.78 |
| XYZ | X: 68.41 Y: 73.494 Z: 71.537 |
| CIE Lab | L:88.683 a:-3.131 b:6.619 |
| CIE Luv | L:88.683 u:-0.378 v:10.484 |
| Decimal | 14606546 |
| Hunter Lab | 85.729, -7.585, 10.535 |
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