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Ref. #605C5A · PPU18-19

Intellectual

11%LRV Value
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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.

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Intellectual Technical Profile

HEX Code#605C5A
RGB96, 92, 90
LRV10.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Tobacco Incense

Complement

Muted Ebony

Intellectual Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Warm Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hemisphere

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Intellectual.

Coffee Bar

Behr · T14-10

#615A5A

Dark Shadows

Behr · MQ5-02

#5B595D

Woodland Moss

Behr · PPF-45

#5C645C

Pine Cone Pass

Behr · T13-16

#5C6456

Pencil Point

Behr · PPU18-2

#595D61

Preservation Plum

Behr · PPU17-5

#665864

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

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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