Peppery MQ2-62 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5D5A57, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone's Throw from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5A57 · MQ2-62
Peppery
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Peppery Technical Profile
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Peppery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peppery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPeppery
Nearly identical
PPGStone's Throw
Stone's Throw
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Shadows
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tobacco Incense
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Porch Step
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ship'S Anchor
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peppery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peppery
#5D5A57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B8B5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peppery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peppery 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 Peppery.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peppery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peppery have?
Peppery 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 Peppery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peppery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peppery are Stone's Throw by PPG (a near-identical match), Dark Shadows by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tobacco Incense by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Peppery'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 Peppery?
Peppery has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Peppery's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.