Behr Yellow Wax Pepper PPU9-13

What are Behr Yellow Wax Pepper undertones?

The undertone of Yellow Wax Pepper 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Yellow Wax Pepper PPU9-13 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 51° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

PPU9-13 Yellow Wax Pepper HSL code: 51, 60%, 82%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• 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 Yellow Wax Pepper

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Yellow Wax Pepper:

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

PPU9-13
Yellow Wax Pepper

• M310-1
  Tibetan Jasmine

  

• HDC-NT-17
  New Cream

  

• YL-W09
  Spun Cotton

  

• PPU7-14
  Apple Core

  

• GR-W14
  Coconut Twist

  

Darker shades

PPU9-13
Yellow Wax Pepper

• P330-5
  Midori

  

• P350-3
  Green Charm

  

• PPU8-12
  Refreshing Tea

  

• P340-4
  Lime Tree

  

• P330-4
  Starfruit

  

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 Yellow Wax Pepper with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Behr Very Navy and So Blue-Berry.

PPU9-13
Yellow Wax Pepper

• M500-7
  Very Navy

  

• S540-1
  So Blue-Berry

  

• M550-4
  Wisteria Blue

  

• M550-2
  Lavender Memory

  

• PPU15-15
  Sweet Juliet

  

• S540-2
  Violet Vision

  

• S540-3
  Meadow Phlox

  

LRV of Yellow Wax Pepper

Yellow Wax Pepper has an LRV of 76.06% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ede5b7
RGB Decimal	237, 229, 183
RGB Percent	92.94%, 89.80%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 51° Saturation: 22.78% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(51, 60, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.38 Yellow: 22.78 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 226.148 I: 19.549 Q: -12.623
XYZ	X: 71.491 Y: 77.463 Z: 55.973
CIE Lab	L:90.535 a:-4.484 b:23.465
CIE Luv	L:90.535 u:7.322 v:34.319
Decimal	15590839
Hunter Lab	88.013, -9.033, 23.903