Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) records 8% LRV and 34.4 L*_HK lightness (#4F5152, RGB 79/81/82). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=34.31, a*=-0.59, b*=-0.87, C*=1.05, h°=235.9°) place PPU18-01 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) are Benjamin Moore French Beret (1610, ΔE=1.43) and Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674, ΔE=2.85).
Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01, #4F5152) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) | #4F5152 | 8% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | French Beret (1610) | #4C4F52 | 7.72% | Cool Coastal Blue-Grey | ΔE 1.43 (97%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Nightfall (1596) | #4B4E4E | 7.49% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 1.51 (96.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Peppercorn (SW 7674) | #585858 | 9.76% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 2.85 (94%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Perle Noir (SW 9154) | #4F4D51 | 7.56% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 3.61 (92.4%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.43 equivalent for PPU18-01: French Beret (1610) delivers identical 7.72% reflectance to PPU18-01 with +1.2 higher C*=2.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for PPU18-01: Nightfall (1596) delivers identical 7.49% reflectance to PPU18-01 with matched C*=1.29 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for PPU18-01: Cheating Heart (1617) delivers identical 7.36% reflectance to PPU18-01 with matched C*=1.52 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.85 alternative to PPU18-01: Peppercorn (SW 7674) delivers +1.8 LRV points lighter than Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) with -1.05 softer C*=0 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.61 alternative to PPU18-01: Perle Noir (SW 9154) delivers identical 7.56% reflectance to PPU18-01 with +1.62 higher C*=2.67 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.64 alternative to PPU18-01: Rock Bottom (SW 7062) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) with +1.54 higher C*=2.59 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cracked Pepper (#4F5152, LRV 8%).
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01, C*=1.05) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.
Weathered Barnwood & Buff Concrete under PPU18-01
3000K Neutral-Warm LED for PPU18-01 (3500K renders #574F48)
Need Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01, LRV 8%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #4F5152:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code PPU18-01 (Cracked Pepper) reflects 8% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) registers J'=36.5, a'=-1.77, and b'=-1.63 with HSL (200°, 2%, 32%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 34.4 L*_HK. Because PPU18-01 carries a*=-0.59 red-green and b*=-0.87 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=1.05, Cracked Pepper projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr PPU18-01 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) holds its native #52504E swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, PPU18-01 adapts to #55504B; at 3500K halogen, Cracked Pepper transitions to #574F48; at 3000K residential LED, PPU18-01 warms to #5A4F46; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) settles at #5C4E44.
When cross-matching Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01, #4F5152), Benjamin Moore French Beret (1610, #4C4F52, LRV 7.72%) scores ΔE2000=1.43 and CAM16=1.94, followed by Nightfall (1596, ΔE=1.51). In Sherwin-Williams, Peppercorn (SW 7674, #585858, LRV 9.76%) achieves ΔE2000=2.85 ahead of Perle Noir (SW 9154, ΔE=3.61). Coordinate PPU18-01 with Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) ceilings, White Glove (W-D-610) trim, Gray Area (770F-4) hallways, and Manhattan Mist (760E-2) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cracked Pepper.
Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 8% (#4F5152) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 34.4 L*_HK.
At 8% reflectance, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) is a deep statement Behr shade (L*=34.31, RGB 79/81/82) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=34.31, a*=-0.59, b*=-0.87) classifies Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=1.05 chroma and h°=235.9° hue.
Pair Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for PPU18-01 (8% LRV) and Weathered Barnwood & Buff Concrete under PPU18-01. Under 2700K evening bulbs, PPU18-01 shifts from #4F5152 toward #5C4E44.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01, #4F5152) are Benjamin Moore French Beret (1610, #4C4F52) at ΔE2000=1.43 and Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674, #585858) at ΔE2000=2.85.
Both 1610 and SW 7674 matches are verified against Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01, LRV 8%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr White Glove (W-D-610, #F0EFED, LRV 86%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White Glove (W-D-610) with Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.