Behr Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) Paint Color

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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%

Color Family (Hue)

Neutral

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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)? (For interior and product design)

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) has an LRV of nearly 35.3. 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)

LRV 35.3

Light Color

Compare LRV 35.3 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 35.3 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

HEX #B39C8E

Hex triplet: #B39C8E
Red: B3
Green: 9C
Blue: 8E

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 %

HSV / HSB

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

RYB ryb(56, 84, 63)

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

HWB

Hue: 22.7°
Whiteness: 55.69 %
Blackness: 29.80 %

CMY

Cyan: 29.80%
Magenta: 38.82%
Yellow: 44.31%

XYZ

X: 35.36
Y: 35.31
Z: 30.54

YXY

Y1: 35.31
X: 0.35
Y2: 0.35

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

Other

LRV: ~ 35.3 %
Munsell Color System: 0.2Y 6.4/2.1

Similar Colors and Paints

What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0

Identical – an exact match

ΔE under 1

Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them

ΔE 1 – 2

Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection

ΔE 2 – 10

Perceptible at a glance

ΔE over 10

Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#BC987E Color Pale Taupe

94.66% match | ΔE 5.34

#A99A86 Color Grullo

94.34% match | ΔE 5.66

#CCB3A3 Color Dark Nude

93.29% match | ΔE 6.71

#9A8678 Color Almond Frost

92.49% match | ΔE 7.51

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

Pantone TCX

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Pantone TCX

#AF9483 Color PANTONE 16-1318 TCX - Warm Taupe

97.18% match | ΔE 2.82

#B69885 Color PANTONE 16-1320 TCX - Nougat

97.14% match | ΔE 2.86

#B99984 Color PANTONE 16-1317 TCX - Brush

96.44% match | ΔE 3.56

#C2A594 Color PANTONE 15-1315 TCX - Rugby Tan

96.33% match | ΔE 3.67

Pantone PMS

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Pantone PMS

#AE9B89 Color PANTONE 10136 C

96.83% match | ΔE 3.17

#C0A392 Color PANTONE 4735 C

96.78% match | ΔE 3.22

#AA9887 Color PANTONE 10364 C

96.48% match | ΔE 3.52

#B19780 Color PANTONE 4046 C

96.05% match | ΔE 3.95

RAL Design

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to RAL Design

#BDA89C Color RAL 060 70 10 - Putty Grey

96.40% match | ΔE 3.60

#B8A899 Color RAL 070 70 10 - Ginger Grey Yellow

95.41% match | ΔE 4.59

#C1ABA0 Color RAL 050 70 10 - Bamboo Beige

95.41% match | ΔE 4.59

#A48D83 Color RAL 050 60 10 - Ecru Ochre

94.91% match | ΔE 5.09

RAL Classic

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to RAL Classic

#A48F7A Color RAL 1019 - Gray Beige

94.24% match | ΔE 5.76

British Standard 4800

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to British Standard 4800

#C89C82 Color BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose

92.99% match | ΔE 7.01

Paint similar to Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) once it is on a wall.

Farrow & Ball

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D Color Dead Salmon (28)

98.84% match | ΔE 1.16

#BDA794 Color Smoked Trout (60)

96.00% match | ΔE 4.00

#B3A28E Color London Stone (6)

95.15% match | ΔE 4.85

#B49D82 Color Buff (20)

94.35% match | ΔE 5.65

Valspar

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Valspar

#AE9986 Color Desert at Dusk (M105)

96.95% match | ΔE 3.05

#C2A798 Color Adirondack Path (2004-10A)

96.25% match | ΔE 3.75

#AF9A84 Color Smoky Topaz (V134-4)

95.80% match | ΔE 4.20

#9E8C80 Color Ancient Wonder (M112)

94.23% match | ΔE 5.77

PPG Paints

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to PPG Paints

#B09F8F Color Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)

96.75% match | ΔE 3.25

#B19C86 Color Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4)

95.89% match | ΔE 4.11

#C3A79A Color Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)

95.81% match | ΔE 4.19

#BDA998 Color Notorious (PPG1074-4)

95.73% match | ΔE 4.27

Behr

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Behr

#B79983 Color Stone Brown (250F-4)

96.53% match | ΔE 3.47

#B69981 Color Cavern Clay (MQ2-41)

95.98% match | ΔE 4.02

#AA9C8E Color Espresso Martini (N210-4)

95.87% match | ΔE 4.13

#B7967F Color Potter'S Clay (S220-4)

95.63% match | ΔE 4.37

Benjamin Moore

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Benjamin Moore

#A99A8D Color Creekbed (1006)

96.43% match | ΔE 3.57

#B99B82 Color Dark Buff (CSP-320)

95.68% match | ΔE 4.32

#C4A289 Color Fox Hedge Tan (1167)

94.77% match | ΔE 5.23

#C39D87 Color Nutmeg (1227)

94.77% match | ΔE 5.23

Dunn-Edwards

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Dunn-Edwards

#B7A28E Color Hickory (DEC 759)

96.40% match | ΔE 3.60

#B69E87 Color Baked Potato (DEC 717)

96.12% match | ΔE 3.88

#A89887 Color Kiln Dried (DET 692)

95.62% match | ΔE 4.38

#BCAA9F Color Crushed Stone (DE 6067)

95.62% match | ΔE 4.38

Sherwin Williams

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) to Sherwin Williams

#BFA38D Color Sensational Sand (SW 6094)

96.10% match | ΔE 3.90

#A79582 Color Sanderling (SW 7513)

95.31% match | ΔE 4.69

#B1A290 Color Tony Taupe (SW 7038)

95.05% match | ΔE 4.95

#ADA090 Color Taupe Tone (SW 7633)

94.85% match | ΔE 5.15

Color Combinations

View more Behr Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) - #B39C8E color palettes and coordinating colors

645044

836858

9E8170

B39C8E

C8B7AC

DCD1CB

F1ECE9

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.

B38EA5

B38E93

B39C8E

B3AF8E

A5B38E

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.

B39C8E

8EB39C

9C8EB3

Triadic Color Palette

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

B39C8E

93B38E

8EA5B3

AF8EB3

Tetradic Color Palette

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

B39C8E

BAA599

C2AFA4

C9B9AF

D1C3BB

D9CDC6

E0D7D1

E8E1DD

EFEBE8

F7F5F3

FFFFFF

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) - #B39C8E Tints

B39C8E

A18C7F

8F7C71

7D6D63

6B5D55

594E47

473E38

352E2A

231F1C

110F0E

000000

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) - #B39C8E Shades

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#B39C8E

Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15)

#8EA5B3

Cadet Gray*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) - #B39C8E?

Color that best contrast with Behr Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15) - #B39C8E is #8EA5B3, color name is Cadet Gray*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.