# Behr Winter Way

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-winter-way](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-winter-way)

Behr Winter Way PPU25-23 is a deep charcoal-gray with a noticeable blue cast that keeps it from reading flat or black. Its low-light value gives walls a grounded, architectural look, while daylight can bring out its cool slate character. Use it in a study, dining room, or bedroom where darker walls can feel intentional rather than heavy. Winter Way also makes a strong choice for cabinetry or an exterior front door alongside crisp white trim, pale gray stone, and natural oak. Warm brass hardware or cognac leather can add contrast against this cool, muted shade.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Winter Way
- **Color code:** PPU25-23
- **HEX:** #3e474c
- **RGB:** 62, 71, 76
- **LRV:** 6.41%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 201° Saturation: 18.42% Value: 29.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(201, 10, 27)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 18.42 Magenta: 6.58 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 70.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 68.879 I: -6.97 Q: -0.348
- **XYZ:** X: 5.544 Y: 6.052 Z: 7.712
- **CIE Lab:** L:29.544 a:-2.402 b:-4.224
- **CIE Luv:** L:29.544 u:-4.69 v:-4.753
- **Decimal:** 4081484
- **Hunter Lab:** 24.601, -2.827, -1.364

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Big Dipper](https://plan-home.com/color/big-dipper-sw-9645)
- [Behr Little Black Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-black-dress)
- [Benjamin Moore Stonecutter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stonecutter-2135-20)
- [Valspar US Sooty Lashes](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sooty-lashes)
- [Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gravel-gray-2127-30)
- [Valspar US Dutch Licorice](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-dutch-licorice)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Note](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-note-2129-30)
- [Valspar US Blindfold](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-blindfold)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-sea-serpent)
- [Valspar US Chimney Smoke](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-chimney-smoke)
- [Benjamin Moore Lead Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lead-gray-2131-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Valspar US Naval Night](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-naval-night)
- [Behr Ink Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ink-black)
- [Valspar US Night View](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-night-view)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Horizon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-horizon-2132-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Cyberspace](https://plan-home.com/color/cyberspace-sw-7076)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Little Black Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-black-dress)
- [Behr Summer Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-summer-storm)
- [Behr City Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-city-rain)
- [Behr Chimney](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chimney)
- [Behr Whale Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whale-gray-n470-6)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Autumn Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-autumn-ashes)
- [Behr Piano Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-piano-brown)
- [Behr Tribeca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tribeca)
- [Behr Oak Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oak-creek)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr White City](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-city)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.