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Behr Cracked Pepper

PPU18-01 · #4F5152 · LRV 8.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Cavernous is a 98% match

Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 8.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Cavernous (98% match).

Compare Cracked Pepper with other brands

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LRV

8.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPU18-01

HEX

#4F5152

RGB

79, 81, 82

HSL

200°, 2%, 32%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Cracked Pepper in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Cavernous (DE6364), 98%; Valspar: Muted Ebony (4008-2C), 97%; Benjamin Moore: French Beret (1610), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), 94%; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 93%; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.