Behr Imperial Gray vs. Behr Shadows

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. Both colors belong to the green hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Behr PPU26-02 and Behr PPU25-03 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with Behr PPU26-02 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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Technical color comparison for Behr Imperial Gray and Behr Shadows
Behr Imperial Gray	Behr Shadows
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
180°green	100°green
Saturation
1%	1%
Lightness?
41%	42%lighter
LRV?
14.31	15.17looks lighter
CIE L?
44.564	45.776looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
2.104
Temperature
Neutral	Neutral

Preview Imperial Gray and Shadows side by side in different rooms

PPU26-02Imperial Gray

Behr

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PPU25-03Shadows

Behr

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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.