Pencil Sketch N500-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #90ABAC, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fog Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #90ABAC · N500-4
Pencil Sketch
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pencil Sketch Technical Profile
HEX Code#90ABAC
RGB144, 171, 172
Estimated LRV33.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#8EADAC
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Colors That Work With Pencil Sketch
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pencil Sketch
#90ABAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8598AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pencil Sketch
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pencil Sketch 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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Pencil Sketch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pencil Sketch have?
Pencil Sketch by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Pencil Sketch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pencil Sketch are Fog Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Wonder Land by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mythical Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pencil Sketch'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 Pencil Sketch?
Pencil Sketch has a estimated lightness value of 33.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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