Behr Alter Ego N550-6: Closest tones in 8 brands

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

Closest tone to Alter Ego in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

N550-6

HEX

#69656D

RGB

105, 101, 109

HSL

270°, 4%, 41%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Alter Ego in Behr

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

Script Ink Behr · N540-6 · LRV 12

Curtain Call Behr · N570-5 · LRV 14

Fashionista Behr · N560-6 · LRV 13

Digital Behr · N530-6 · LRV 13

Summer Storm Behr · PPU26-22 · LRV 15

Imperial Gray Behr · PPU26-02 · LRV 14

Pencil Point Behr · PPU18-02 · LRV 11

Dignified Purple Behr · N110-6 · LRV 13

Alter Ego FAQ

What undertone does Alter Ego have?

Alter Ego is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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