Alter Ego N550-6 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #555F76, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flirty Fran from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #555F76 · N550-6
Alter Ego
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Alter Ego Technical Profile
HEX Code#555F76
RGB85, 95, 118
Estimated LRV11.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Alter Ego
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alter Ego
#555F76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#706698
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alter Ego
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alter Ego Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Alter Ego — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alter Ego have?
Alter Ego by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Alter Ego from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alter Ego are Flirty Fran by Vista Paint (a very close match), In the Navy by PPG (a very close match), Mesmerize by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Alter Ego's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Alter Ego?
Alter Ego has a estimated lightness value of 11.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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