Behr Whitewater Bay PPU11-10

What are Behr Whitewater Bay undertones?

The undertone of Whitewater Bay can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 86° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU11-10 Whitewater Bay HSL code: 86, 16%, 72%

• 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 green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Whitewater Bay

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 Whitewater Bay:

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

PPU11-10
Whitewater Bay

• BL-W12
  Canyon Wind

  

• PPU11-11
  Summer Green

  

• 710E-1
  Snow Leopard

  

• N390-2
  Flora

  

• PPU11-12
  Mild Mint

  

Darker shades

PPU11-10
Whitewater Bay

• MQ6-51
  Fern Leaf

  

• M380-5
  Hillside Grove

  

• S390-3
  Creamy Spinach

  

• N390-3
  Jojoba

  

• M370-5
  Agave Plant

  

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 Whitewater Bay with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 266, such as Behr Mata Hari and Mardi Gras.

PPU11-10
Whitewater Bay

• PPU17-01
  Mata Hari

  

• PPU16-19
  Mardi Gras

  

• PPU16-18
  Hyacinth Arbor

  

• S570-5
  Live Jazz

  

• S570-1
  Misty Lavender

  

• MQ5-38
  Illusionist

  

• HDC-CL-06
  Sovereign

  

LRV of Whitewater Bay

Whitewater Bay has an LRV of 51.71% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bac4ad
RGB Decimal	186, 196, 173
RGB Percent	72.94%, 76.86%, 67.84%
HSV	Hue: 86° Saturation: 11.73% Value: 76.86%
HSL	hsl(86, 16, 72)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.1 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 11.73 Key: 23.14
YIQ	Y: 190.388 I: 1.432 Q: -9.273
XYZ	X: 47.531 Y: 52.936 Z: 47.237
CIE Lab	L:77.837 a:-7.6 b:10.384
CIE Luv	L:77.837 u:-4.538 v:16.38
Decimal	12240045
Hunter Lab	72.757, -10.715, 12.436