Intellectual PPU18-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #605C5A, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tobacco Incense from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #605C5A · PPU18-19
Intellectual
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Intellectual in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intellectual in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIntellectual
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTobacco Incense
Tobacco Incense
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Porch Step
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone's Throw
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Shadows
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Space
Kilz
Very similar
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intellectual
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intellectual
#605C5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E865F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intellectual
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intellectual 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
Other Behr colors close to Intellectual.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Intellectual — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intellectual have?
Intellectual by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Intellectual in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intellectual from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intellectual are Tobacco Incense by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Porch Step by Valspar (a near-identical match), Semi-Sweet by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Intellectual'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 Intellectual?
Intellectual has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, 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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Why Intellectual's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.