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Behr Peppery

MQ2-62 · #5B5752 · LRV ~9.6

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Undercover (~99% proximity)

Peppery (MQ2-62) is a deep warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Undercover (~99% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

9.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ2-62

HEX

#5B5752

RGB

91, 87, 82

HSL

33°, 5%, 34%

Family

Grays

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Peppery FAQ

What undertone does Peppery have?

Peppery is a deep warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Peppery?

Peppery has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Peppery in other brands?

PPG: Undercover (PPG0998-7), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Prelude (SW 9620), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Sketch (DET628), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Iron Mountain (2134-30), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Semi-Sweet (4003-2C), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Peppery?

The HEX code of Peppery (MQ2-62) is #5B5752, RGB 91, 87, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.