Alter Ego N550-6 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #555F76, 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.
Ref. #555F76 · N550-6
Alter Ego
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Alter Ego Technical Profile
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Alter Ego in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alter Ego in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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Very similar
Vista PaintFlirty Fran
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Mesmerize
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Visible difference
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Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alter Ego
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alter Ego
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alter Ego Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alter Ego in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Alter Ego's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.