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Behr Perfect Taupe PPU18-13

Perfect Taupe

Behr

PPU18-13

About Perfect Taupe by Behr

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Brightness: 42%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #b6aca0

RGB: 182, 172, 160

Hue33°

Saturation13%

Lightness67%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Perfect Taupe from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Perfect Taupe

Behr

PPU18-13

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Perfect Taupe looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 a warm or cool color?
Perfect Taupe by Behr is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Perfect Taupe?
Perfect Taupe sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 33°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Perfect Taupe?
Brightness is about 42%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 67%. Hue is close to 33°. The hex value is #b6aca0. The RGB value is 182, 172, 160.
Is Perfect Taupe better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Perfect Taupe has brightness around 42%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Perfect Taupe?
You can match Perfect Taupe with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Perfect Taupe work best in a home?
Perfect Taupe works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Perfect Taupe compare to a pure white paint?
Perfect Taupe is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Perfect Taupe in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Perfect Taupe

Behr

PPU18-13

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Perfect Taupe in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Perfect Taupe

Behr

PPU18-13

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Perfect Taupe. They add contrast without clashing.

Perfect Taupe

Behr

PPU18-13

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Perfect Taupe. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Baja Dunes

Benjamin Moore

997

Pismo Dunes

Benjamin Moore

AC-32

Rocky Road

Benjamin Moore

CC-470

Perfect Greige

Sherwin Williams

SW6073