Behr

Cracked Pepper

PPU18-01

Cracked Pepper is a deep charcoal gray from Behr with cool undertones that lean slightly blue, keeping the color grounded without reading as overtly cold. At an LRV of 31.6, it absorbs a substantial amount of light and reads noticeably dark on walls. This makes it well-suited for accent walls, exterior siding, and cabinetry where strong contrast is needed.

It coordinates well with Behr Swiss Coffee for sharp light-dark pairings, Seaside Villa for a softer transition, White Metal for a tonal cool gray scheme, Blueprint for analogous blue-gray layering, and Wheat Bread to introduce warmth.

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Color Codes

HEX

#4f5152

RGB Decimal

79, 81, 82

RGB Percent

31.0%, 31.8%, 32.2%

HSL

200.0, 1.9%, 31.6%

HSV

200.0, 3.7%, 32.2%

CMYK

3.7%, 1.2%, 0.0%, 67.8%

YIQ

80.5, -1.5, -0.1

XYZ

7.69, 8.16, 9.15

CIE Lab

34.31, -0.58, -0.87

CIE Luv

34.31, -1.13, -0.99

Hunter Lab

28.56, -0.40, -0.61

Decimal

5198162

Cracked Pepper in Real Homes (27 Photos)

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Cracked Pepper in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Cracked Pepper under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Cracked Pepper under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

200°

Cyan Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

31.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Cracked Pepper Graphite Black Panther Black Heron

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Cracked Pepper Graphic Charcoal Flint Gray Gosling Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Cracked Pepper Blackout Black Beauty Tattered Teddy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Cracked Pepper Downing Street Mediterranean Teal Super Nova

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Tar

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