Suede Gray
Behr Suede Gray (PPU18-17) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#857f7aLRV
21.85
Suede Gray in Rooms
Follow Suede Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 11 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Bedroom Photos
The 3 bedroom images turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bedroom walls in Suede Gray create a calming backdrop for restful sleeping quarters.
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Bedroom walls in Suede Gray create an inviting retreat with muted elegance.
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Accent wall painted Suede Gray provides textural interest in this bedroom design.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The 3 kitchen cabinets images turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Cabinetry finished in Suede Gray brings soft sophistication to this kitchen workspace.
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Upper and lower cabinets in Suede Gray define this kitchen's neutral aesthetic.
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Cabinet doors painted Suede Gray offer timeless appeal in this kitchen design.
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4 Misc Photos
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Wall surfaces painted in Suede Gray establish a serene atmosphere throughout the room.
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Walls dressed in Suede Gray provide a versatile neutral foundation for any décor.
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Living room walls painted in Suede Gray deliver calm sophistication to everyday living.
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Wall color Suede Gray offers warmth and depth in this residential space.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Suede Gray (PPU18-17) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Bathroom accent wall in Suede Gray adds subtle interest without overwhelming the space.
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Similar Colors
Flannel Gray reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 22), opening up a space where Suede Gray encloses it.
Sparrow reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 22), opening up a space where Suede Gray encloses it.
Creek Bend reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Suede Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Suede Gray reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Warm Onyx encloses it.
Suede Gray reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Mocha encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 22), opening up a space where Suede Gray encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Suede Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Experience the timeless elegance of Behr Suede Gray (PPU18-17) – a sophisticated hue that effortlessly blends modern style with classic charm. This versatile color exudes a sense of tranquility and refinement, making it perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. Its soft and inviting undertones create a cozy atmosphere, ideal for unwinding after a long day or sparking creativity in your workspace. 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