Behr Elemental Gray vs. Behr Perfect Taupe

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Behr PPU26-06 leans towards yellow hues, while Behr PPU18-13 is orange.
Behr PPU18-13 is more saturated than Elemental Gray
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Behr PPU26-06 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Elemental Gray vs. Behr Perfect Taupe

Technical color comparison for Behr Elemental Gray and Behr Perfect Taupe
Behr Elemental Gray	Behr Perfect Taupe
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
60°yellow	33°orange
Saturation
1%	13%more saturated
Lightness?
63%	67%lighter
LRV?
35.25	42.21looks lighter
CIE L?
65.841	70.863looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
7.406
Temperature
Neutral	Warm

Preview Elemental Gray and Perfect Taupe side by side in different rooms

PPU26-06Elemental Gray

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PPU18-13Perfect Taupe

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.