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Dunn-Edwards Pencil Lead

DE5922 · #5C6274 · LRV 12.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe is a 100% match

Pencil Lead (DE5922) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.3 (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 Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe (100% match).

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LRV

12.3 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5922

HEX

#5C6274

RGB

92, 98, 116

HSL

225°, 12%, 41%

Family

Blues

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Pencil Lead FAQ

What undertone does Pencil Lead have?

Pencil Lead has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. 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 Pencil Lead?

Pencil Lead has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.3 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 Pencil Lead in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blue Gaspe (1435), 100%; Behr: Mysterious Night (S550-6), 97%; PPG: Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 97%; Glidden: Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (SW 6544), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 95%; Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), 92%. 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 Pencil Lead?

The HEX code of Pencil Lead (DE5922) is #5C6274, RGB 92, 98, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.