Pencil Sketch N500-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #999DA0, estimated LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Metalwork Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #999DA0 · N500-4
Pencil Sketch
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pencil Sketch Technical Profile
HEX Code#999DA0
RGB153, 157, 160
Estimated LRV33.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Pencil Sketch
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cool Metalwork Grey
PPG
#989DA0
Close digital match
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
#989DA0
Close digital match
Drizzling Mist
Valspar
#9BA0A4
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Digital Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA3
Close digital match
Dustblu
Sherwin-Williams
#959BA0
Close digital match
Serving Platter
Kilz
#989D9D
Close digital match
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
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Metropolis Mood
Vista Paint
#9BA2A5
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Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
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Pearl Light Grey
RAL
#9C9C9C
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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
#999DA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pencil Sketch
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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 cool (blue) 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 Cool Metalwork Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Pewter by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Delray Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 33.4, 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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Why Pencil Sketch's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.