Behr

Minimalistic

PPU25-12

Minimalistic is a bright off-white carrying a faint green-gray cast. It feels clean but not cold. Use it for walls, ceilings, or trim in rooms where pure white feels too sharp.

The high LRV makes it useful in shaded spaces, though surrounding finishes can shift it quickly. Warm wood will make it look softer. Cool gray tile may reveal the green-gray note. Sample beside cabinets before using it throughout.

Color Codes

HEX
#e9ece5
RGB Decimal
233, 236, 229
RGB Percent
91.4%, 92.5%, 89.8%
HSL
85.7, 15.6%, 91.2%
HSV
85.7, 3.0%, 92.5%
CMYK
1.3%, 0.0%, 3.0%, 7.5%
YIQ
234.3, 0.5, -2.8
XYZ
77.74, 82.97, 86.05
CIE Lab
93.00, -2.23, 3.03
CIE Luv
93.00, -1.31, 5.02
Hunter Lab
91.09, -2.26, 3.03
Decimal
15330533

Minimalistic 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 Minimalistic under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Minimalistic under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

86°

Yellow Family

Lightness

91%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

92.1
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

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel