# Behr Intellectual

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intellectual](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intellectual)

Behr Intellectual PPU18-19 is a deep, muted gray with a subtle brown cast that keeps it from reading icy or blue. Its low saturation gives walls a grounded, softened look, especially in living rooms, studies, or bedrooms with natural wood furniture. In bright daylight, Intellectual can appear like a balanced charcoal-gray, while lower light brings forward its warmer, earthy undertone. Pair it with creamy off-whites, black metal details, walnut, or aged brass for a layered, tailored interior. It also has enough depth for cabinetry or an exterior accent such as a front door or shutters.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Intellectual
- **Color code:** PPU18-19
- **HEX:** #605c59
- **RGB:** 96, 92, 89
- **LRV:** 11.09%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 26° Saturation: 7.29% Value: 37.65%
- **HSL:** hsl(26, 4, 36)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.17 Yellow: 7.29 Key: 62.35
- **YIQ:** Y: 92.854 I: 3.348 Q: -0.087
- **XYZ:** X: 10.454 Y: 10.862 Z: 10.994
- **CIE Lab:** L:39.348 a:0.992 b:2.295
- **CIE Luv:** L:39.348 u:2.445 v:2.75
- **Decimal:** 6315097
- **Hunter Lab:** 32.958, -1.06, 3.292

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Peppery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peppery)
- [Sherwin Williams Ironclad](https://plan-home.com/color/ironclad-sw-9570)
- [Sherwin Williams Forged Steel](https://plan-home.com/color/forged-steel-sw-9565)
- [Behr Asphalt Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-asphalt-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Manor House](https://plan-home.com/color/manor-house-sw-7505)
- [Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iron-mountain-2134-30)
- [Behr Shadow Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadow-mountain)
- [Sherwin Williams Peppercorn](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-peppercorn-sw7674)
- [Sherwin Williams Prelude](https://plan-home.com/color/prelude-sw-9620)
- [Benjamin Moore Coachman's Cape](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coachmans-capereg-csp-90)
- [Sherwin Williams Stony Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/stony-creek-sw-9610)
- [Valspar US Semi-Sweet](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-semi-sweet)
- [Behr Timber Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-timber-brown)
- [Behr Hematite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hematite)
- [Behr Graphic Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graphic-charcoal)
- [Behr Chinchilla](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chinchilla)
- [Benjamin Moore Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-2121-10)
- [Valspar US Catch of the Day](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-catch-of-the-day)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Falcon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-falcon-gray)
- [Behr Suede Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-suede-gray)
- [Behr Chinchilla](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chinchilla)
- [Behr Greyhound](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greyhound)
- [Behr Creek Bend](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-creek-bend)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Warm Onyx](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-onyx)
- [Behr Berry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-berry-brown)
- [Behr Black Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-mocha)
- [Behr Off Broadway](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-off-broadway)
- [Behr Gardener'S Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gardeners-soil)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.