Pencil Lead DE5922 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5C6274, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Gaspe from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5C6274 · DE5922
Pencil Lead
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pencil Lead in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pencil Lead in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPencil Lead
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Gaspe
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Curtain Call
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Night
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Heron
PPG
Nearly identical
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Blueberry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Velvet
Kilz
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pencil Lead
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pencil Lead
#5C6274
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75689B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pencil Lead
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pencil Lead 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Pencil Lead — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pencil Lead have?
Pencil Lead by Dunn-Edwards 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 Pencil Lead in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pencil Lead from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pencil Lead are Blue Gaspe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Curtain Call by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Night by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pencil Lead'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 Lead?
Pencil Lead has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.3, 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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Why Pencil Lead's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.