Behr Whitened Sage PPU10-12

What are Behr Whitened Sage undertones?

The undertone of Whitened Sage can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Whitened Sage PPU10-12 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 69° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU10-12 Whitened Sage HSL code: 69, 18%, 85%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (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

• MQ3-45
  Looking Glass

  

• 57
  Frost

  

• PPU25-11
  Salt Cellar

  

• PPU12-12
  Gallery White

  

• HDC-NT-24
  Glacier Valley

  

Darker shades

PPU10-12
Whitened Sage

• PPU10-06
  Spring Walk

  

• S380-3
  Urban Nature

  

• PPU10-08
  Minted Lemon

  

• MQ6-50
  Desert Hotsprings

  

• S380-2
  Morning Zen

  

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.

PPU10-12
Whitened Sage

• MQ5-07
  Little Theater

  

• S560-7
  Lap Of Luxury

  

• PPU15-19
  Black Sapphire

  

• S560-5
  Royal Fortune

  

• S560-6
  Blue Blood

  

• PPU16-19
  Mardi Gras

  

• PPU16-18
  Hyacinth Arbor

  

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?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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