Urban Legend N100-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #524A64, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Shadow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #524A64 · N100-6
Urban Legend
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Urban Legend Technical Profile
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Urban Legend in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Urban Legend in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrUrban Legend
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsViolet Shadow
Violet Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Magic Spell
PPG
Very similar
Blackberry Wine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pleasing Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soul Train
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Soul Train
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bon Vivant
Valspar
Very similar
Wine Hour
Kilz
Very similar
Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Blue Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Urban Legend
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Urban Legend
#524A64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E5A87
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Urban Legend
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Urban Legend 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 Urban Legend.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Urban Legend — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Urban Legend have?
Urban Legend by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Urban Legend in your own space before committing.
What colors match Urban Legend from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Urban Legend are Violet Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Roman Purple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Magic Spell by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Urban Legend'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 Urban Legend?
Urban Legend has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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 Urban Legend's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.