Pencil Point

Pencil Point by Behr is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Pencil Point sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 210°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 11%. Saturation is around 4%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 37%. Hue is close to 210°. The hex value is #595d61. The RGB value is 89, 93, 97.

Pencil Point has brightness around 11%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Pencil Point with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Pencil Point works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Pencil Point is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.