Pencil Sketch

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

Pencil Sketch sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 192°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 33%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 61%. Hue is close to 192°. The hex value is #999d9e. The RGB value is 153, 157, 158.

Pencil Sketch has brightness around 33%. 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 Sketch 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 Sketch 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 Sketch 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.