Chimney featured
BehrPPU25-22

Chimney

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Chimney (PPU25-22) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#4a5257

LRV

8.34

Light Reflectance Value
8.34
dark

Chimney in Real Rooms

Chimney has a low LRV of 8.34 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

3 Living Room Photos

Chimney works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Behr Chimney living room decor

Behr Chimney living room decor

@faithessenburg

Behr PPU25-22 wall paint

Behr PPU25-22 wall paint

@faithessenburg

Behr Chimney living room color

Behr Chimney living room color

@refreshedandrefurbishedmb

1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Chimney rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Behr Chimney bedroom color

Behr Chimney bedroom color

@shoemakesnew

2 Misc Photos

See how Chimney is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Behr PPU25-22 painted furniture color paint

Behr PPU25-22 painted furniture color paint

@bornagainfurnishing

Behr Chimney painted furniture color paint

Behr Chimney painted furniture color paint

@bornagainfurnishing

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Color Codes

HEX#4a5257
RGB74, 82, 87
HSL203° 8% 32%
CMYK15 6 0 66
CIE LabL: 34.4 a: -2.0 b: -4.0
XYZX: 7.56 Y: 8.18 Z: 10.19