Behr · PPU18-01
Cracked Pepper: Behr PPU18-01 Color, LRV and Undertone
Cracked Pepper (Behr PPU18-01) is #4F5152 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.2. It is a true neutral with almost no undertone.
- HEX
- #4F5152
- RGB
- 79, 81, 82
- LRV
- 8.2 of 100
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #76726A · LRV 16.9 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Cracked Pepper looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Cracked Pepper in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Cracked Pepper
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Cracked Pepper on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Cracked Pepper on a house
Three exterior schemes with Cracked Pepper on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Valspar 4010-1 Chimney Smoke Very close
- Sherwin-Williams SW 7674 Peppercorn Close
- Farrow & Ball No. 31 Railings Close
Guides with colors like Cracked Pepper
Color guides on this site that use a shade very close to this paint.
Similar paint colors
FAQ
What is the HEX code of Cracked Pepper?
Cracked Pepper (Behr PPU18-01) is shown here as #4F5152 (RGB 79, 81, 82). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Cracked Pepper?
About 8.2 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Cracked Pepper a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It is a true neutral with almost no undertone.
What are the closest colors to Cracked Pepper from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Sherwin-Williams SW 7674 Peppercorn; Farrow & Ball No. 31 Railings; Valspar 4010-1 Chimney Smoke. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.