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Behr Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) Paint Color


Color Name: Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15)
Hex Color Code: #B39C8E
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 156, 142)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.8%, 20.7%, 29.8%





About Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) color - its meaning and example


What color is Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15)?

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) is #B39C8E, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 156, 142).

In the RGB color model, Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) has a red value of 179, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 142. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 20.7% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 19.6 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) has a hue of 22.7° (degrees), 20.7 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) is cool or warm?

The color Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15)?

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) 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 35 puts Behr Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) paint color in the darker 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


Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 156, 142)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
142 (55.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.85%
Yellow
20.67%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(22.7deg, 19.6 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
22.7°
Saturation
19.58 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 84, 63)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
84 (32.8%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.7°
Saturation
20.67 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 22.7°

W: 55.69 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 35.36

Y : 35.31

Z : 30.54

YXY

Y1 : 35.31

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 38.82%

Y : 44.31%


LRV

~ 35.3 %

Munsell Color System

0.2Y 6.4/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.99

A : 6.2

B : 10.44

CIE-Lch

L : 65.99

C : 12.14

H : 59.31

CIE-Luv

L : 65.99

U : 15.06

V : 13.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.43

A : 2.22

B : 11.12






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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


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