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Behr Cottage Hill (PPU11-16)

Best Sellergreen

HEX

#B8C0A8

RGB

184, 192, 168

LRV

44

Code

PPU11-16

Overview

Behr Cottage Hill (PPU11-16) is a best-selling green paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44. Medium-light — versatile for most rooms. This top-rated shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Transitional design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #B8C0A8 | RGB: 184, 192, 168
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 44 — Medium-light — versatile for most rooms
  • Undertone: Warm green
  • Color family: Green
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, dining room, spa bathroom
  • Design styles: Transitional, Contemporary, Farmhouse

Why Choose This Color

  • Cottage Hill is one of the most searched Behr colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 44, it provides balanced light reflection
  • The warm green undertone makes it versatile for various design styles
  • Designers frequently recommend Cottage Hill for Transitional aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Cottage Hill with a sample swatch — colors shift under different lighting
  2. 2Observe at different times: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm), evening (artificial)
  3. 3North-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer — plan accordingly
  4. 4Pair with darker trim for contrast
  5. 5Use Behr's recommended primer and apply 2 coats for best coverage

Tags

behrgreenwarm-greenlrv-44living-roombedroomdining-roomspa-bathroom

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Behr Cottage Hill (PPU11-16) is a best-selling green paint color with an LRV of 44, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.