Peppery (MQ2-62) is a deep warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 9.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Undercover (99% match).
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LRV
9.6 · Very dark
Undertone
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
MQ2-62
HEX
#5B5752
RGB
91, 87, 82
HSL
33°, 5%, 34%
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Peppery FAQ
What undertone does Peppery have?
Peppery is a deep warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Peppery in other brands?
PPG: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 99%; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Prelude (SW 9620), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Sketch (DET628), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Iron Mountain (2134-30), 96%; Valspar: Semi-Sweet (4003-2C), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.