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Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) Paint Color


Color Name: Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13)
Hex Color Code: #B6ACA0
RGB Color Code: RGB(182, 172, 160)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.5%, 12.1%, 28.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) color - its meaning and example


What color is Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13)?

Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) is #B6ACA0, and the RGB color code is RGB(182, 172, 160).

In the RGB color model, Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has a red value of 182, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.5% magenta, 12.1% yellow, and 28.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 13.1 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has a hue of 32.7° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation and 71.4 % brightness/value.


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) is cool or warm?

The color Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13)?

Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 42 puts Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 172, 160)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.49%
Yellow
12.09%
Key
28.63%

HSL

HSL(32.73deg, 13.1 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
32.73°
Saturation
13.10 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 75, 57)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
75 (29.2%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.73°
Saturation
12.09 %.
Brightness / Value
71.37 %.

HWB

H: 32.73°

W: 62.75 %

B: 28.63 %

XYZ

X : 40.39

Y : 41.99

Z : 39.23

YXY

Y1 : 41.99

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 32.55%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 42 %

Munsell Color System

4.6Y 6.9/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.86

A : 1.5

B : 7.44

CIE-Lch

L : 70.86

C : 7.59

H : 78.63

CIE-Luv

L : 70.86

U : 6.64

V : 10.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.8

A : -2.14

B : 9.46






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
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Pale Silver
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)
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Dark Nude
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to PPG Paints


#B1A89C
Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to Valspar


#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
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Clean Sweep (2007-10B)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#AFA79B
Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to Behr


#B6AFA0
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ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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Roadside (MQ2-52)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Garden Wall (730D-4)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) to Sherwin Williams


#AFA696
Gray Area (SW 7052)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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Dorian Gray (SW 7017)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Ethereal Mood (SW 7639)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) - #B6ACA0 Color Images and Patterns


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