Behr Alter Ego N550-6: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 13

Alter Ego (N550-6) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 13.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Cracked Slate (96% match).

Compare Alter Ego with other brands

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LRV

13.4 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

N550-6

HEX

#69656D

RGB

105, 101, 109

HSL

270°, 4%, 41%

Family

Grays

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Alter Ego FAQ

What undertone does Alter Ego have?

Alter Ego is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Alter Ego?

Alter Ego has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Alter Ego in other brands?

PPG: Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6), 96%; Glidden: Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6), 96%; Valspar: Wetbar (V125-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Graphite Sketches (DEGR13), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Stunning Shade (SW 7082), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stunning Shade (HGSW7082), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Stormy Sky (1616), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 87%. 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 Alter Ego?

The HEX code of Alter Ego (N550-6) is #69656D, RGB 105, 101, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.