Ref. #524A64 · N100-6
Urban Legend
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Urban Legend Technical Profile
What color is Urban Legend? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #524A64. Colors similar to Urban Legend include Dunn-Edwards Violet Shadow, Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple, PPG Magic Spell. Urban Legend has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Urban Legend creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Urban Legend pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Urban Legend
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Urban Legend from other brands?
The closest matches are Violet Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (#4D4860), Roman Purple by Dunn-Edwards (#524765), Magic Spell by PPG (#544F66). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Urban Legend?
Urban Legend has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.