Behr

Pompeian Red

PPU1-08

Color Codes

HEX
#91504f
RGB Decimal
145, 80, 79
RGB Percent
56.9%, 31.4%, 31.0%
HSL
0.9, 29.5%, 43.9%
HSV
0.9, 45.5%, 56.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 44.8%, 45.5%, 43.1%
YIQ
99.3, 39.1, 13.4
XYZ
15.96, 12.32, 8.93
CIE Lab
41.72, 27.02, 12.61
CIE Luv
41.72, 44.81, 10.27
Hunter Lab
35.10, 22.27, 8.21
Decimal
9523279

Pompeian Red 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 Pompeian Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Pompeian Red under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

1°

Red Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

30%

Muted

LRV

36.8
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