# Behr Peppery

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

Behr Peppery MQ2-62 is a deep, muted charcoal-gray with a noticeable warm brown cast that keeps it from reading blue or stark. Its low saturation gives walls a soft, weathered look, especially in rooms with natural wood, aged brass, or black metal details. In bright daylight, Peppery can show more of its earthy taupe undertone, while lower light brings out its darker, grounded gray character. It makes a strong choice for a study, dining room, exterior trim, or lower cabinetry where a near-black would feel too severe. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm greige, clay-toned textiles, and medium oak for a cohesive palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Peppery
- **Color code:** MQ2-62
- **HEX:** #5b5752
- **RGB:** 91, 87, 82
- **LRV:** 9.88%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 33° Saturation: 9.89% Value: 35.69%
- **HSL:** hsl(33, 5, 34)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.4 Yellow: 9.89 Key: 64.31
- **YIQ:** Y: 87.626 I: 3.99 Q: -0.71
- **XYZ:** X: 9.245 Y: 9.65 Z: 9.356
- **CIE Lab:** L:37.206 a:0.61 b:3.48
- **CIE Luv:** L:37.206 u:2.557 v:4.205
- **Decimal:** 5986130
- **Hunter Lab:** 31.064, -1.237, 3.888

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Prelude](https://plan-home.com/color/prelude-sw-9620)
- [Sherwin Williams Stony Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/stony-creek-sw-9610)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645)
- [Valspar US Semi-Sweet](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-semi-sweet)
- [Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iron-mountain-2134-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Ironclad](https://plan-home.com/color/ironclad-sw-9570)
- [Behr Intellectual](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intellectual)
- [Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dragons-breath-1547)
- [Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/urbane-bronze-sw-7048)
- [Sherwin Williams Forged Steel](https://plan-home.com/color/forged-steel-sw-9565)
- [Behr Gardener'S Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gardeners-soil)
- [Benjamin Moore Silhouette](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silhouette-af-655)
- [Behr Berry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-berry-brown)
- [Valspar US Sable Evening](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sable-evening)
- [Behr Shadow Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadow-mountain)
- [Sherwin Williams Peppercorn](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-peppercorn-sw7674)
- [Behr Carbon Copy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carbon-copy)
- [Behr Potting Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-potting-soil)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Falcon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-falcon-gray)
- [Behr Intellectual](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intellectual)
- [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)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Black Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-mocha)
- [Behr Warm Onyx](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-onyx)
- [Behr Espresso Beans](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-espresso-beans)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)

## 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.