What is the HEX code for Behr Pencil Sketch?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Pencil Sketch undertone is #999d9e .

What is the RGB code of Behr Pencil Sketch?

RGB code is 153, 157, 158 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Pencil Sketch N500-4

Q: Is Behr Pencil Sketch N500-4 cool or warm?

Behr N500-4 Pencil Sketch is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Pencil Sketch undertones?

Blue is Behr Pencil Sketch undertone color.

Code:	N500-4
Name:	Pencil Sketch
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Pencil Sketch?

Experience the sophistication of Behr Pencil Sketch (N500-4) in your space, where moments of creativity and contemplation intertwine effortlessly. This soothing shade of blue-gray lends a timeless elegance to any room it graces. Use N500-4 in the bedroom for a serene and calming atmosphere, or in the home office to inspire focus and clarity. Pair it with light wood tones and accents of brass or gold to enhance its understated charm. Let Behr Pencil Sketch (N500-4) be the muse for your next interior design masterpiece.

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What are Behr Pencil Sketch undertones?

Pencil Sketch has a blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#999D9E

RGB code:

153, 157, 158

Is Behr Pencil Sketch N500-4 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 192°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

N500-4 Pencil Sketch HSL code: 192, 3%, 61%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Pencil Sketch

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Pencil Sketch:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Pencil Sketch with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Behr Autumn Ashes and Piano Brown.

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LRV of Pencil Sketch

Pencil Sketch has an LRV of 33.37% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 33.37%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#999d9e
RGB Decimal	153, 157, 158
RGB Percent	60.00%, 61.57%, 61.96%
HSV	Hue: 192° Saturation: 3.16% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(192, 3, 61)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.16 Magenta: 0.63 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 155.918 I: -2.705 Q: -0.535
XYZ	X: 31.364 Y: 33.355 Z: 37.124
CIE Lab	L:64.447 a:-1.24 b:-1.019
CIE Luv	L:64.447 u:-2.302 v:-1.27
Decimal	10067358
Hunter Lab	57.754, -4.132, 2.316