Cracked Pepper
Cracked Pepper begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#4f5152LRV
8.41
Cracked Pepper in Rooms
Follow Cracked Pepper from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Bedroom Photos
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
An accent wall behind the bed in Cracked Pepper anchors the bedroom.
@illustrious_interiors
Bedroom walls wrapped in Cracked Pepper create intimate, sophisticated sleeping quarters.
@citizennomaddesign
The feature wall painted Cracked Pepper draws focus in this restful bedroom.
@jessiburkeathome
Headboard wall treated to Cracked Pepper deepens the bedroom's moody atmosphere.
@jessiburkeathome
7 Living Room Photos
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) can change noticeably under the movement from window light to lamplight. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
The fireplace wall in Cracked Pepper anchors this living room's dark elegance.
@mcpmade
4 Bathroom Photos
Viewed across 4 bathroom images in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 8.4, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Bathroom walls in Cracked Pepper provide striking contrast with vintage fixtures.
@abbymbrennan
Eclectic bathroom styling pairs Cracked Pepper walls with collected art and furnishings.
@sara__christian
Tile accents and Cracked Pepper walls merge in this artistic bathroom design.
@sara__christian
Bathroom walls in Cracked Pepper create a sophisticated, modern backdrop for fixtures.
@risingphoenixrefinishings
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) can change noticeably under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Cracked Pepper offer understated elegance and timeless appeal.
@propertiesbyjennmattscheck
1 House Photo
The façade’s movement through sun, shade and season can draw different notes from Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Exterior siding in Cracked Pepper provides dramatic curb appeal and lasting durability.
@athomewiththebarkers
6 Misc Photos
The color’s movement from one type of space to another can draw different notes from Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Wooden furniture finished in Cracked Pepper gains contemporary depth and refined character.
@restoredbyjillian
Similar Colors
At LRV 22 vs 8, Legendary Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 11 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr PPU18-01 Cracked Pepper adds a touch of sophistication to any space with its deep, rich tones. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like PPU12-13 Silent White and PPU24-08 Urban Rain, creating a modern and cozy atmosphere. Cracked Pepper can also be complemented by accents in cooler shades such as PPU18-10 Broadway, adding depth and contrast to the overall design. 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