Behr Cracked Pepper
PPU18-01 · #4F5152 · LRV ~8.2
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Cavernous (~98% proximity)Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Cavernous (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
8.2 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPU18-01
HEX
#4F5152
RGB
79, 81, 82
HSL
200°, 2%, 32%
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Cracked Pepper FAQ
What undertone does Cracked Pepper have?
Cracked Pepper has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Cracked Pepper?
Cracked Pepper has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cracked Pepper in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Cavernous (DE6364), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Muted Ebony (4008-2C), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: French Beret (1610), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~93% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Cracked Pepper?
The HEX code of Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) is #4F5152, RGB 79, 81, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.